2. Hinduism Flashcards

1
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Hinduism is a _______ religion

A

polytheistic

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2
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Does Hinduism have a founder?

A

No

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3
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It is the 4th largest religion in the world (T or F)

A

False

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4
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What is the origin of Hinduism?

A

Harappa Culture

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5
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Where did it origin?

A

Indus River

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6
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When did it emerge?

A

4000 BCE

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7
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Who invaded India 4000 BCE?

A

Indo-Europeans

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8
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What did Indo-Europeans bring with them?

A

Vedism (religion)

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9
Q

Hinduism is made up of?

A
  1. Harappa + 2. Vedism
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10
Q

What is Brahman?

A

All reality is unified under one divine entity

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11
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How many books?

A

4 vedas

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12
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Are vedas authored by men?

A

No

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13
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What language are Vedas written in?

A

Sanskrit

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14
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Can we translate the vedas?

A

No

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15
Q

What is their holiest book?

A

Rig-Veda

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16
Q

What is in Rig-veda?

A

poems, social political and religious content

17
Q

What is the first period of Hinduism?

A

Vedic (Aryans)

18
Q

What is the second period of Hinduism?

A

Upanishadic

19
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What is the hallmark of the Upanishadic period?

A

Period of critical thinking

20
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What emerged during the Upanishadic period?

21
Q

All deities are manifestation of 1 divine entity known as Brahman

22
Q

What is Trimurti?

A

Barhma + Vishnu + Shiva

23
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Who is Barhma?

A
  • Creator of the Universe
  • 4 heads and 4 arms
  • 4 Vedas in Hand
24
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Who is Vishnu?

A
  • Preserver of the creation
  • Fights evil
  • Transforms (i.e. Krishna)
  • Blue skin
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Who is Shiva?
- Destroyer of imperfections - Blue skin - Action causes pain, but good for all
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What is Bhagavat Gita?
- Hindu tale about path to salvation | - Conversation with Krishna and Arjuna (his cousin)
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What are 3 paths of salvation?
1. Karma Yoga (Path of Action) 2. Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge) 3. Bhakti Yoga (Path of Devotion)
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Who are in the Ramayana?
Raam (Vishnu) Seeta Ravaan Barta
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Raam marries and wins Seeta through _____
competition
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Crown was given Ram's ______
Brother Barta
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Raam was in exile for ____ years
14
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What did Seeta go into the fire?
To prove her purity
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What lessons can be learned from this epic?
Humility Selflessness Honor
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What are the 3 main Hindu belief systems?
Karma Dharma Moksha
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What is Karma?
Your actions in this life determine your fate in the next life
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What is Dharma?
It is duty to perform for the greater good even to kill if needed
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What is Moksha?
Freedom of soul from the cycle of life and reincarnation (the ultimate goal in Hinduism)