Discovering Surprising Facts About Hinduism

What is the origin of the word 'Hindu'?

• It was derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sindhu'.

• It was named after a famous Hindu king.

• It comes from the Greek word for river.

• It was created by the British colonizers.

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What is the real name of Hinduism?

• Indus Dharma

• Vedic Dharma

• Sindhu Dharma

• Sanatana Dharma

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Hinduism?

• It has a single founder.

• It has evolved over time.

• It includes various cultural and traditional roots.

• It has several sacred texts.

What is the first sacred text of Hindus?

• Bhagavad Gita

• Rig Veda

• Ramayana

• Upanishads

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Why is the number 108 considered sacred in Hinduism?

• It represents the number of gods in Hinduism.

• It is related to the distances and diameters of the sun and moon.

• It is the number of temples in India.

• It is the number of chapters in the Bhagavad Gita.

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What does the word 'Juggernaut' originate from?

• A Hindu scripture

• A Hindu temple

• A Hindu festival chariot

• A Hindu deity

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What does the sound 'Om' represent in Hinduism?

• The creation, maintenance, and transformation of the universe

• The end of the universe

• The destruction of the universe

• The silence of the universe

How does Hinduism view the coexistence of atheists and believers?

• It only allows believers in multiple gods.

• It requires everyone to believe in one god.

• It allows complete freedom of practice.

• It does not allow atheists.

What is one of the most well-known Hindu sayings?

• Peace is the ultimate goal.

• There is only one true god.

• All paths lead to the same destination.

• The truth is one; sages call it by different names.

What does 'Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu' mean?

• May truth guide us all.

• May peace prevail on earth.

• May all beings in all the worlds be happy.

• May all beings be free from suffering.