Hinduism: Main Concepts & Beliefs

What are the Vedas in Hinduism?

• sacred texts containing hymns, prayers, and teachings

• the ancient language of the Hindus

• divine prayers used in Hindu celebrations like Diwali and Holi

• a holy river in India where many Hindus make their pilgrimage each year

What is the ultimate goal in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth according to Hinduism?

• Achieving enlightenment

• To marry and have many children

• Understanding Karma

• Taking a pilgrimage to the holy river

What is one important concept in Hinduism that refers to the moral duties and responsibilities that guide a person's life?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Moksha

• Samsara

In Hindu society, people are often divided into groups called _______.

• castes

• tribes

• clans

• families

The four main castes or varnas in Hinduism are:

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Dalits

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Untouchables

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Tribals

The belief in Hinduism that a person's actions in this life will affect their future lives is known as what?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Nirvana

What is the process of being born again in a new body after death called in Hinduism?

• Reincarnation

• Resurrection

• Ascension

• Transmigration

Many Hindus believe in a single ultimate reality known as _______.

• Monism

• Atman

• Moksha

• Karma

What is the ancient language of India in which many Hindu texts are written?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Pali

The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism. True or False?

• True

• False