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What is the purpose of a Hindu temple?
to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities
to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry
to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders
to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died
Which statement about Hindu temples is true?
Hindu temples are built according to ancient directions about their location and structure.
Hindu temples can be built however the local population wishes.
Hindu temples do not include images of their deities, because Hinduism forbids that.
Hindu temples are all very simple in form, with no carvings or sculptures.
According to Hindu belief, Brahman
is a supreme power, or divine force.
includes everything in the world, including the human soul.
is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.
all of these
According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?
Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.
The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.
Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.
The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.
Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?
Indra
Ravana
Diwali
Vishnu
What do all the candles in this picture symbolize?
the beginning of spring
the love of family
the rebirth of the soul
the triumph of good over evil
The Diwali festival commemorates the defeat of the evil demon Ravana, as told in the
Kshatriyas.
Ramayana.
Shudras.
Varna Dharma.
Today, the most important Hindu deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and
Shiva.
Rama.
Indra.
Ravana.
This Indian man is caring for his soul by performing yoga, which is considered part of a common
atman.
dharma.
karma.
Vedas.
If Hindus live according to their dharma, they
follow the law.
fulfill their obligations.
perform their duties.
all of the above
What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?
They acknowledge the social superiority of the untouchables.
They escape the cycle of rebirth and are united with Brahman.
They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.
They withdraw from society and spend their days in prayer.
Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?
Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life.
The greatest Hindu deity is often depicted as a cow.
Cows represent health, wealth, and happiness.
The only meat that Hindus can eat is beef.
This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma, she may hope
to become one of the untouchables.
to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.
to live outside the law of karma.
to move between social classes during her lifetime.
According to Hindus, karma is
a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers.
the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.
all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.
the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.
Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?
Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.
Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an animal.
Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally.
Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.
Why did many Hindu teachers criticize the caste system?
They argued that too many untouchables were rising to higher social classes.
They believed it was not right for people to be treated unequally because of their social class.
They objected because the caste system did not consider what people had done in past lives.
They said that the caste system made it too easy for people to change their social class.
These people have come to the Ganges River at the city of Varanasi. Why is this place important to Hindus?
Lawbreakers can be protected from punishment by bathing in the Ganges.
The war which led to Indian independence began at the Ganges River.
One of the most holy places in India is the Ganges River.
The Ganges is the only river in India with clean, drinkable water.
Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called
pilgrimages.
samsara.
reincarnation.
purifications.
For Hindus, bathing in the waters of the Ganges is
a way to avoid following their dharma.
the first ritual in the Hindu wedding ceremony.
an act of devotion and purification
the only way they can escape the cycle of rebirth.
Which of the following is NOT affected by Hinduism if that is your religion?
Your status or class in society
The job you have
The food you eat
The number of children you have
Which group of people may have brought Hindu beliefs to India?
Aryans
Buddhists
Mesopotamians
Shudras
What language is the sacred text, the Vedas, written in?
Greek
Cuneiform
Sankrit
Indian
What group or caste is at the top of the Hindu social pyramid?
herders and merchants
priests amd religious leaders
rulers and warriors
farmers
Which group is considered so low that they are not even on the social pyramid - they are beneath it!
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Untouchables (Dalits)
Shudras
How are Indian people placed in a caste?
They are born into a certain caste.
They earn their position based on educational level.
Their parents choose their caste.
When they are old enough, the ruler assigns them a caste.
The supreme power over all other gods and the world is called ____________.
Varna
Brahman
Shiva
Ramayana
All Hindus must follow their "dharma", which means to:
wprk hard to learn all parts of the Vedas
fight any enemy who would act against another Hindu
obey the laws and perform the duty of their caste
worship several times per week at a Hindu temple or Mandir
What is "samsara"?
death
reincarnation
prayer
a Hindu god
Which caste is responsible for being priests and scholars?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being warriors and rulers?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being herders and merchants?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being commoners and peasants?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being street sweepers and cleaners and are considered outcasts?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Hinduism is a religion and way of
suffering
anger
denial
life
We are the different faces of Brahman.
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
We represent law, duty, and obligation.
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
Hindus who follow their dharma have good
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
Hindus ultimately want to escape the cycle of ______________.
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
This image represents
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
This image represents
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
This image represents
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
This image represents
Brahman
Deities
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
All Hindus want to achieve Moksha which is freedom from _______ so their soul can be reunited with Atman.
Karma
Dharma
Brahman
Samsara
Which English saying best captures the idea of Karma?
What goes around comes around.
You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
The early bird gets the worm.
Cows are______ by the Hindus.
Slaughtered
Not cared about
Kept from harm
Dressed
What is the name of Hinduism's creator god?
Brahman
Atman
Varna
Shiva
Which of the following is determined by which caste or Varna you belong to?
your job
who you marry
who you can socialize with
all of the above
What is it called when someone reaches salvation by breaking the cycle of reincarnation?
Samsara
Reincarnation
Karma
Moksha
What Hindu festival of colors celebrates the coming of spring?
Diwali
Holi
Shivaratra
Rama Navami
What is the name of the Hindu destroyer god, one of the most popular gods.
Shiva
Vishnu
Brahma
Rama
Which word means the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
dharma
reincarnation
ahisma
shrine
The final goal for Hindus is the liberation from reincarnation. Which word describes this?
moksha
epic poem
Brahman
guru
What is the ancient language of India?
Sanskrit
Hindi
Samsara
Dharma
Hinduism was influenced by many ancient cultures. Which is NOT an example of a "root" of Hinduism?
Indus Valley Civilzation
Buddhism
Prehistoric / Neolithic Era
Aryans
The ultimate goal for Hindus is to achieve
samasara
karma
om
wealth
What is the name for the Hindu trinity?
Brahman
Trimurti
G.O.D.
Varnas
Which of the following gods is NOT one of the Hindu trinity?
Vishnu
Brahma
Brahman
Shiva
What is the name of this deity?
Vishnu
Ganesha
Shiva
Hanuman
What is the Hindu concept of the soul called?
Brahman
Samsara
Moksha
Maya
Atman
Which of the following identifies the stages a Hindu person goes through in their life?
Infant, student, householder, forest dweller
Student, householder, forest dweller
Student, forest dweller, ascetic, guru
Student, householder, forest dweller, ascetic
Do all Hindus have to participate in the 4th stage of life, as an ascetic?
Yes
No
How many paths are available for Hindus to follow to free their soul from reincarnation?
1
2
3
4
5
