Chapter 15: Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

Hinduism is the (a)   largest religion in the world.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

What is the name of a well-known ancient text sacred to many Hindus?

• The Ramayana

• The Dharma

• The Hindus

• The religion

Many modern Hindu temples are modeled after new principles used to design the newer temples.

• True

• False

What were the Brahmins' duties in ancient Hindu society?

• Their duties included performing rituals and teaching the king's royal family.

• Their duties included performing rituals and teaching the common people.

• Their duties included performing rituals and teaching the Vedas.

• Their duties included performing rituals and teaching the untouchables.

Karma is the belief that every action has consequences.

• True

• False

Karma is seen as a law of cause and (a)   .

• Consequences

• Effect
• Happening

• None of the above

What is the cycle of samsara (reincarnation)?

• A continuous cycle of death, birth, and rebirth.

• A continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

• A continuous cycle of birth, rebirth, and death.

• None of the above

To whom is the famous temple Tirupati dedicated?

• Followers of Hinduism

• A famous pharaoh

• Vishnu

• None of the above