Hindu Philosophy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements of the Hindu Caste System? List them in order
A
- Brahmins
- Kshatriyas
- Vaishyas
- Shudras
- Dalits
2
Q
What is the role of the Brahmins in the Hindu Caste System?
A
Teachers and priests
3
Q
What is the role of the Kshatriyas in the Hindu Caste System?
A
Warriors and leaders
4
Q
What is the role of the Vaishyas in the Hindu Caste System?
A
Merchants, trader and farmers
5
Q
What is the role of the Shudras in the Hindu Caste System?
A
Manual workers, labourers
6
Q
What is the role of the Dalits (outcasts) in the Hindu Caste System?
A
Cleaners and street-sweepers
7
Q
What are the 4 aims of life?
A
- dharma
- artha
- karma
- moksha
8
Q
(T or F) Hinduism is a polytheistic religion
A
True
9
Q
What is the Rig Veda?
A
The Rig Veda is the oldest and most scared Hindu scripture.
