Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
Who founded Hinduism and when
A
No founder, 4500 years ago
2
Q
Sacred text of Hinduism
A
No one sacred text
3
Q
Approx how many members in hinduism
A
1 billion
4
Q
What is the sacred text of hinduism
A
No one sacred text
5
Q
Name the 5 key beliefs in Hinduism
A
Reincarnation, the four stages of life, in dharma, in Brahma, and in the four stages of life
6
Q
Where are the main Hindu communities in Ireland
A
Dublin, limerick Galway and cork
7
Q
What are the two main festivals in Hinduism
A
Holi and Diwali
8
Q
Tell me about Diwali
A
The festival at the start of the year. It’s the festival of light
9
Q
Tell me about holi
A
It’s the festival of colour. it happens at he start of spring
10
Q
Where Hindus worship
A
At home and in the temple
11
Q
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic
A
Polytheistic
