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VEP Session 1 - Introduction to Hinduism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of Sanatana Dharma?

a)

Book of konwledge

b)

The eternal truth

c)

Duty of Hindus

d)

Theories written by sages

2.

What are the 4 vedas?

a)

Rig

Dharma

Karma

Nyana

b)

Rig

Sama

Yajur

Atharva

c)

Rishaba

Gandhara

Atharva

Panchama

d)

Deva

Prana

Dharma

Karma

3.

Define Shruti and Smriti in the context of vedas.

a)

Shruti - Authored by saints and sages who brought in their experiences and revelations

Smriti - Eternal truths revealed by God to the great ancient Rishis

b)

Shruti - Vedas that are written by Gods

Smriti - Vedas that are revealed to saints and sages

c)

Shruti - Music knowledge that is in the Vedas

Smriti - Knowledge about life that is in the Vedas

d)

Shruti - Eternal truths revealed by God to the great ancient Rishis

Smriti - Authored by saints and sages who brought in their experiences and revelations

4.

The Veda which decribes the procedures of worship using mantras is called ____

a)

Yajur Veda

b)

Sama Veda

c)

Rig Veda

d)

Atharva Veda

5.

What is PURANA?

a)

Story about Gods and their avatars

b)

A historical depiction explaining various events of the past

c)

Explanation written by sages and rishis on the vedas

d)

Detailed study/research on a particular area of the vedas

6.

All 18 Puranas in Vedic heritage is authored by _______

a)

Lord Krishna

b)

Valmiki

c)

Veda Vyasa

d)

Arjuna

7.

The Ramayana and Mahabharata are known as __________

a)

Ithihasa

b)

Purana

c)

Vedanta

d)

Dhanur Veda

8.

The Hindu scripture which describes procedures on how a Hindu temple should be constructed is called ________

a)

Aagama

b)

Siddhanta

c)

Purana

d)

Smriti

9.

The term "vakra thunda maha kaaya" refers to Lord Ganesha as ______

a)

The one who removes all obstacles

b)

The one who shines like a million suns

c)

The one with a crooked trunk and a large body

d)

The one who eases the path of my endeavours

10.

The Hindu concept which views the whole world as one family is referred to as _______

a)

Eka janma kutumbakan

b)

Vasudaiva kutumbakam

c)

Eka Prithvi

d)

Shivoham kutumbakam