Feeling as if she has focused too much on her career and the stress of daily life, Prishna begins to take time every day to meditate while doing yoga poses. During her stretches, she works hard to separate her mind from her body, pushing the cares of life out of focus. What Hindu pathway is Prishna MOST likely focused on?

Although some aspects of the early Indus Valley Civilization’s religion still exist, modern Hinduism is different in many ways. What does this tell us?

Aadesh is excited because preparations are under way for his celebration. He knows that it is an honor to be given the sacred thread at just eight years of age. What is Aadesh’s celebration for?

Hinduism does not have a central belief system since there are so many different beliefs and practices.

Diya is interviewing candidates for a position at her company. Two candidates stand out to her, but her coworker suggests checking government records to see which caste they belong to. Diya refuses to do this and considers which candidate has more qualifying experience. What MOST likely the reason for Diya’s actions?

Forever the student, Ansh spends his days pouring over the Vedas, Upanishads, Epics, and Sutras. The more he studies, the more he reasons within himself about what kind of person he needs to be. What Hindu pathway is Ansh MOST likely focused on?

Fatima grew up in a wealthy home during the 14^th century. Her family were members of the Kshatriya caste. They had a maid who would come clean Fatima’s room and prepare her food in the mornings. What caste did Fatima’s maid MOST likely belong to?

Now that his parents have passed away and his children have all entered college, Abdul and his wife plan to simplify their lives. They put their large house on the market and begin to look for an apartment in a much smaller area. What Hindu phase of life is Abdul MOST likely in?

From what country would you MOST likely find a high concentration of Hindus?

Deepak lived in a small village in the mountains during the late 19^th century. When a person died, a message was sent to Deepak to come and collect the body. He would be the one to carry the body to the area where it would be buried. This is not a job anyone else wanted but because Deepak is considered an ‘untouchable,’ it was acceptable work for him. What Hindu caste was Deepak MOST likely a member of?

What do followers of Vaishnavism and Smartism have in common?

Hindus believe that it is important to spread their faith all over the world, which is why they are the third largest religion.

If a follower of Shivaism and a Vaishnava Hindu were working together in a company, what would MOST likely be the result?

Growing up in a poor family, Ishaan determines that one day he will have a great house and many cars. He plans to invest his money wisely so that he will be able to provide for his parents. What goal would you say Ishaan is MOST likely focused on?

Dalip was a government official before Britain took control of India. What Hindu caste did Dalip MOST likely belong to?

How are the followers of Shaivism different from the other Hindu denominations?

Why can historians only speculate on the religion of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A famous movie star owns many houses, cars, and even boats. He surrounds himself with everything he wants, but somehow he still feels empty. The movie star decides that helping others by starting a foundation will fulfill this emptiness in his life. How would Hindus describe the new goal of this movie star?

Which denomination of Hinduism is more likely to accept the equal worship of multiple gods?

On the wall at a friend’s house, you see a painting of a blue looking prince with a flute in his hand. You ask your friend to identify the person and are told that it is a representation of Krishna. Your friend then explains that Krishna is actually an avatar of Vishnu, who is also blue. If your friend were a follower of one of the four main denominations of Hinduism, which one would they MOST likely be a part of?

Most Hindus are tolerant of others’ beliefs because they feel there is more than one way to live life.

What Hindu belief allowed those of the Shudra caste to be considered lower than the rest?

What do followers of Vaishnavism and Smartism have in common?