Hinduism Quiz

Where did Hinduism develop?

• South America

• Middle EAst

• Europe

• North Africa

What is a common philosophy shared by diverse practices within Hinduism?

• There is no divine presence

• There is a supreme life force in the universe

• Only humans have a divine presence

• The universe is chaotic and without order

When did Hinduism likely originate according to most scholars?

• Between 500 BCE and 200 BCE

• Between 2300 BCE and 1500 BCE

• Between 1000 CE and 1500 CE

• Between 3000 BCE and 2500 BCE

What are the ancient texts called that practicing Hindus trace the origins of their religion back to?

• The Bible

• The Quran

• The Vedas

• The Torah

What does light symbolize in Hinduism according to the text?

• Evil

• Truth

• Darkness

• Karma

Who is considered the god of the Hindus?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahman

• Krishna

What is Dharma according to the text?

• A type of meditation

• The goal of living in a moral and right way

• A festival

• A sacred text

What determines the life a soul will have in the next life in Hindu belief?

• Dharma

• Reincarnation

• Karma

• Meditation

What is the ultimate goal of all Hindus as mentioned in the text?

• To achieve wealth

• To gain knowledge

• To reunite with Brahman and escape the cycle of death and rebirth

• To travel the world

What is the significance of Diwali in Hindu culture?

• It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.

• It represents the triumph of good over evil.

• It is a harvest festival.

• It celebrates the birth of a Hindu deity.