Hinduism Knowledge Quiz

According to many scholars, how old is Hinduism?

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 2,000 years

• More than 4,000 years

Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. Which two religions are larger?

• Buddhism and Christianity

• Christianity and Islam

• Islam and Judaism

• Judaism and Buddhism

What does Samsara refer to in Hinduism?

• An exotic, cute, cuddly animal which Mr. Seidman recently acquired

• The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• The law of cause and effect

• Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

What is Dharma in Hinduism?

• The cycle of rebirth

• A special type of goat meat that is prevalent among Hindu culture

• Duty, righteousness, and moral law

• The name of great Hindu leader

What is the significance of the Vedas in Hinduism?

• This is a sacred gathering of hair found in the ear which must be collected and offered to gods and goddesses

• They are sacred writings.

• They are a cycle of rebirth.

• They are a form of meditation.

What does the term "Brahman" refer to in Hinduism?

• The cycle of rebirth

• A term middle schoolers use in every single form of communication

• The ultimate reality and supreme God

• The law of cause and effect

What is the role of other gods and goddesses in Hinduism?

• They are separate from Brahman.

• They are part of the ultimate Brahman.

• They are not worshipped.

• They are considered mostly good and acceptable chapel speakers

What is the relationship between Atman and Brahman?

• Atman is separate from Brahman.

• Atman is a part of the universal Brahman.

• Atman is the ultimate reality.

• Atman is the cycle of rebirth.

What is the primary focus of Hindu worship?

• Material wealth

• Liberation from rebirth

• The ultimate reality, Brahman

• The cycle of rebirth

What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism?

• Accumulating wealth

• Achieving Moksha

• Finally landing that sick beach house

• Following the cycle of rebirth