Lección 3 Repaso del Hinduismo

What are the origins of Hinduism?

• Hinduism likely began with the religious beliefs of the Aryans and the people living in the Indus Valley.

• Hinduism originated in ancient Greece.

• Hinduism was founded by Buddha in China.

• Hinduism began in the Arabian Peninsula with Muhammad.

What are the three main forms of Brahman, the universal truth?

• The creator: Brahma, the preserver: Vishnu, and the destroyer: Shiva.

• The wise: Saraswati, the warrior: Indra, and the merchant: Kubera.

• The sun: Surya, the moon: Chandra, and the fire: Agni.

• The protector: Ganesha, the healer: Dhanvantari, and the messenger: Narada.

What are the main points of Hindu beliefs?

• Seven essential doctrines or beliefs. These doctrines include peaceful living, freedom of thought, and respect for nature and animals.

• The belief in a single god and the prohibition of religious images.

• The mandatory practice of fasting throughout the year.

• The denial of the existence of the soul and reincarnation.

What is reincarnation?

• It is the process by which a person passes from one life to the next.

• It is an annual religious celebration.

• It is a type of traditional food.

• It is a popular sport in some countries.

Order the traditional castes in India from highest to lowest hierarchy.

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

• Shudras, Vaishyas, Kshatriyas, Brahmins

• Vaishyas, Brahmins, Shudras, Kshatriyas

• Kshatriyas, Shudras, Vaishyas, Brahmins