Hinduism

Question 1

What is the caste system called?

Answer 1

Verna

Question 2

How is the Verna caste system divided? (Highest to lowest)

Answer 2

1) The Brahmins
2)The Kshatriya
3)The Vaishya
4)The Sundra

Question 3

What is a title below all that isn’t in the Verna Caste system? Why?

Answer 3

Dalits

because they are considered to the untouchable and unclean

Question 4

Describe “The Brahmins”

Answer 4

The Brahmins are … Priests and Scholars

Question 5

Describe “The Kshatriya”

Answer 5

The Kshatriya are … Warriors and Rulers

Question 6

Describe “The Vaishya”

Answer 6

The Vaishya are … Farmers and Merchants

Question 7

Describe “The Sundra”

Answer 7

The Sundra are … The Laborers

Question 8

Where’s the Origin of Hinduism?

Answer 8

Harappan + Aryans = Indo-Aryan

Central Asia –> northern India

Question 9

What is the most sacred text in Hinduism?

Answer 9

Vedas

Question 10

How many sections were in the Vedas

Answer 10

4

Question 11

What are some of the most important texts in Hinduism?

Answer 11

Upanisha –> for educated

Epics ( stories w/ morals) –> common for everyone to read

Question 12

Define Atman

Answer 12

Soul

Question 13

What happens to the Atman when one obtains moksha in Hinduism?

Answer 13

The Atman is released from samsara and lives in a heaven like place, Moksha Loka.

Question 14

what is the cycle of rebirth and death called?

Answer 14

Samsara

Question 15

What is the foundation of the universe/ the great supreme?

Answer 15

Brahman

Question 16

What is Karma

Answer 16

Karma is … good + bad actions from ones past life determines the quality of their next life.

Question 17

What is Dharma?

Answer 17

Dharma is … Duty, when one fulfills their nature and duty –> this will get one to obtain Moksha

Question 18

What is Bhakti Marga

Answer 18

Bhakti Marga is … the spiritual practice of loving and devoting ones self to a deity
–> this will get one to obtain Moksha

Question 19

What are 2 famous Epics in Hinduism?

Answer 19

Ramayana and Mahabharata

Question 20

3 KEY people in the Vedas?

Answer 20

1) Agni (god of fire)

2) Varuna (preserve of the universe)

3) Indra (god of thunder and war)

Question 21

3 KEY dities who are the MOST important in Hinduism?

Answer 21

1) Brahma (created of the universe)

2) Vishnu (cosmic preserver) a shapeshifter

3) Shiva (god of destruction)

Question 22

The Aryans had what mentality?

Answer 22

Cattle Cult Mentality