Hinduism

Question 1

Brahma

Answer 1

The creator god

Question 2

Brahman

Answer 2

“Ultimate Reality” typically the highest of the Hindu caste system

Question 3

Dharma

Answer 3

The teachings of virtue and principle/ living like you are supposed to through your “walk”

Question 4

Veda

Answer 4

The oldest of the Hindu scriptures, consisting of four collections of sacred writings. (anthology)

Question 5

Yoga

Answer 5

The Hindu path of union with the divine. Any sort of exercise (physical, mental or spiritual) which promotes one’s journey to union with Brahma.

Question 6

Karma

Answer 6

The culminating value of all of one’s life actions, good and bad, which together determine one’s next rebirth and death.

Question 7

Samsara

Answer 7

The rebirth of souls passing on from one existence to another until release can be achieved, reincarnation.

Question 8

Moksha

Answer 8

The term for liberation from the bondage of finite existence. (Final Destination) No more reincarnation

Question 9

The goal is to achieve _______, and be released from the world and its troubles

Answer 9

Moksha

Question 10

To do that you must live several lifetimes, by dying and being reborn through _______.

Answer 10

Samsara

Question 11

As you die in one caste system, hopefully your ______ and deeds move you up to the next level.

Answer 11

Karma

Question 12

What is history of Indus Valley?

Answer 12

Started in a fertile river valley, One of the worlds largest civilizations, the first to domesticate chickens and grow cotton

Question 13

Who were the Aryans?

Answer 13

Originally nomadic and warlike, Learned how to make IRON weapons in middle east, and were able to overtake land bc they had chariots and iron weapons