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Hinduism Flashcards

1
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T or F - Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion?

A

True (4000+ years)

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2
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Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?

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Monotheistic with polytheistic traditions

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3
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Indus/Ganges + Aryan are…

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Tribes that created Hinduism

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4
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Brahman is…

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Their God

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5
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Om/Aum are..

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The sounds and symbols of Hinduism

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6
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Deities are…

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Different Gods built off of the main God (Brahman)

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7
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Atman is…

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The piece of God in us (our soul)

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8
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Maya is…

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Our time on earth

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9
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Moksha is…

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Enlightenment - Final step

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10
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Samsara is…

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The cycle of reincarnation

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11
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Dharma is…

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Moral Actions

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12
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Karma is…

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Cause and effect of actions

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13
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Trimurti is…

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The triad of the three main gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva)

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14
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Lord Brahma is…

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The CREATOR - For seekers of knowledge - Universal mind

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15
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Lord Shiva is…

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The DESTROYER - Responsible for cycle of life (balance in life) - Mercy and compassion

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16
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Lord Vishnu is…

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The SUSTAINER - Helps control passions - Preserver

17
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Who is Lord Ganesha and what does it look like?

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  • Son of Shiva
  • Human Body + Elephant head (1 tusk)
  • Removes all obstacles
  • Elephant head = wisdom
  • Large ears = capacity to listen
18
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Who is Lord Hanuman and what does it look like?

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  • Great monkey hero ( AKA Maruti )
  • Prayed to for strength
  • Name stands for:
    Humility
    Admiration
    Nobility
    Understanding
    Mastery
    Achievements
    Nishkarma
19
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Yoga is…

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Hindu discipline apart of their spiritual journey - involves meditation and obeying laws

20
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Jnana Yoga is the path of…

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Wisdom/Knowledge

21
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Raja Yoga is the path of…

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Meditation/discipline

22
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Bhakti Yoga is the path of…

23
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Karma Yoga is the path of…

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Action/good works

24
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Puja is…

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Worshipping at home

25
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Shrine is…

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A sacred room/area/corner for worship

26
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Mantra is…

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A repeated word for meditation

27
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Mandir is…

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A Hindu Temple

28
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Murti is…

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Sacred image or depiction of a Deity

29
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Tikka is…

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Dot on forehead - Shows which deity they worship

30
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Priests…

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Lead prayers

31
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Divali is the festival of _____

32
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Holi is the festival of _____

33
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What happens during Divali? How long?

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  • 5 or 3 days
  • Remembers Lakshmi
  • Clean, lots of lights (candles), dancing
34
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What happens during Holi? How long?

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  • Spring for 5 days
  • Remembers Krisha
  • Bonfires and fireworks to represent sun
  • Dance, sing, pray around fire
  • Play tricks on streets; throwing coloured powder and splashing water
35
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What are the 4 aims of Hinduism?

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  • Dharma
  • Kama
  • Moksha
  • Athra

11U World Religion (4 decks)

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