Hinduism

Question 1

What are the three holy books?

Answer 1

• Upanishads
• Vedas
• Bhagavad Gita

Question 2

What is samsara?

Answer 2

The cycle of birth, death and rebirth

Question 3

What is karma?

Answer 3

The result of doing good and bad things

Question 4

What are rites of passages?

Answer 4

An occasion that brings you into the next stage of your life

Question 5

What are samskars?

Answer 5

Special ceremonies performed throughout a Hindus life

Question 6

What is purushartha?

Answer 6

The four main goals of life within Hinduism

Question 7

Why is Diwali called the festival of light?

Answer 7

In the story, people put candles in their windows to show Rama and Sita the way home.

Question 8

Why are many Hindus vegetarians?

Answer 8

They believe god is in everything so we should respect all living things.

Question 8

Why are many Hindus vegetarians?

Answer 8

They believe god is in everything so we should respect all living things.

Question 9

Where do Hindus normally worship?

Answer 9

Mandir or Hindu temple

Question 10

Who are the 3 supreme gods?

Answer 10

Vishnu - preserver
Shiva - destroyer
Brahma - creator