World Religions Formative Check

Where did Hinduism develop?

• South America

• India Subcontinent

• Israel

• North America

When did Hinduism likely originate according to most scholars?

• Between 3000 BCE and 2500 BCE

• Between 2300 BCE and 1500 BCE

• Between 1000 BCE and 500 BCE

• Between 500 BCE and 1 CE

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 main beliefs?

• Evil

• Truth

• Darkness

• Karma

Who is considered the god of the Hindus?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahman

• Krishna

What is Dharma in Hinduism?

• 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 according to Hindu beliefs?

• Meditation

• Worship

• Karma

• Prayer

What is the ultimate goal of all Hindus?

• To gain wealth

• To achieve fame

• 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.

How long is Diwali celebrated?

• One day

• Three days

• Five days

• Seven days