Hinduism

Question 1

True or False?
Jainism divided Indian society in to groups based on rank, wealth, and occupation.

Answer 1

False
The answer is: The Caste System.

Question 2

Which of the following about the untouchables
is not true?

A. They could not live in cities or villages.

B. They could not eat meals from broken dishes.

C. They could not go to a temple.

D. They could not drink from the public well.

Answer 2

B. They could not eat meals from broken dishes.

Question 3

True or False?
The Force created by a person’s actions is Karma.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How many castes were there in India?
A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four

Answer 4

D. Four

Question 5

The untouchables worked as servants, craftsmen,
and laborers.
A. False
B. True

Answer 5

B. True

Question 6

In ancient India, who were responsible for fending
off intruders?

A. Untouchables

B. Kshatriyas

C. Brahmins

D. Shudras

Answer 6

B. Kshatriyas

Question 7

Number Aryan Varnas is order from (1) the highest and (4) the lowest.

Brahmins
Sudras
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas

Answer 7

Brahmins ( 1 )
Sudras ( 4 )
Kshatriyas ( 2 )
Vaisyas ( 3 )

Question 8

Who introduced the caste system to India?
A. The Arabs
B. The British
C. The Aryans
D. The Chinese

Answer 8

C. The Aryans

Question 9

How many followers are Hindu?

Answer 9

Hinduism is the world’s third most popular religion,
with around 750 million followers.

Question 10

According to legends, Brahma created Vaishyas
from his ______.
A. Legs
B. Feet
C. Mouth
D. Arms

Answer 10

A. Legs

Question 11

Which of the following colors would a Brahmin
wear?
A. White
B. Red
C. Orange
D. Yellow

Answer 11

A. White

Question 12

How do Hindus achieve Moksha?

Answer 12

There are four different paths to achieve Moksha which a Hindu can take.

Question 13

In ancient India, who were responsible for
exporting goods to other countries?

A. Vaishyas
B. Kshatriyas
C. Brahmins
D. Shudras

Answer 13

A. Vaishyas

Question 14

What is Hinduism’s Holy book?

Answer 14

The most ancient sacred texts of the Hindu religion are written in Sanskrit and called the Vedas.

Question 15

Where does the name Hindu come from?

Answer 15

The word “Hindu” comes from the name of the river Indus, which flows 1800 miles
from Tibet through Kashmir and Pakistan to the sea.

Question 16

Shiva is known as

Answer 16

Shiva is known as the Destroyer.

Question 17

What is the symbol of Hinduism?

Answer 17

Aum is the main symbol of Hinduism. It is the sound heard in deepest meditation and is said to be the name most suited for God.

Question 18

What is Karma?

Answer 18

Karma is your actions in life

Question 19

What are the four Vedas?

Answer 19

Rg-Veda (Rigveda) - The oldest and holiest Veda.
Yajur-Veda
Sama-Veda
Atharva-Veda

Question 20

Reincarnation

Answer 20

The process of rebirth.

Question 21

Caste System

Answer 21

How Indian society was divided into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.

Question 22

Hinduism is often referred___________________ , Sanskrit phrase meaning
“eternal law”,

Answer 22

Sanātana Dharma,

Question 23

Vishnu is known as

Answer 23

Vishnu is known as the Preserver.

Question 24

Brahma is known as

Answer 24

Brahma is known as the creator.

Question 25

What do Hindus believe?

Answer 25

For many Hindus, religion is a matter of practice rather than of beliefs. It’s more what you do, than what you believe. Hindus believe in a universal soul or God called Brahman. Brahman takes on many forms that some Hindus worship as gods or goddesses in their own right. Hindus believe that there is a part of Brahman in everyone and this is called the Atman.

Question 26

Why is India considered a peninsula?

Answer 26

It is land surrounded by
water on 3 sides.

Question 27

Why do geographers refer to India as a subcontinent?

Answer 27

It is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent.

Question 28

Describe 2 similarities and 2 differences between Hinduism
and Buddhism.

Answer 28

Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in reincarnation, dharma. karma, nonviolence, and enlightenment.
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion that supports the caste system.
Buddhist’s don’t worship a god and they believe in equality for all.

Question 29

What affected one’s reincarnation under Hinduism?

Answer 29

Karma affected reincarnation.

Question 30

What is another name for the Buddha?

Answer 30

The Buddha means the “enlightened one”.

Question 31

What did the Buddha teach was the cause for “suffering”?

Answer 31

The cause of suffering is want. The Buddha believed that people
need to stop wanting and desiring more.