Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
How old is Hinduism?
A
4,500 years old
2
Q
What is the Sacred Text?
A
The Vedas
3
Q
Where did it originate?
A
Indus Valley (India)
4
Q
What are the 3 main festivals?
A
- Holi
- Diwali
- Kumbh Mela
5
Q
What are the places of worship?
A
- A Temple
- A shrine (at home)
6
Q
Who is the founder?
A
Brahman
7
Q
What is the symbol?
A
Aum 🕉️
8
Q
What is Holi? How is it celebrated?
A
- Festival of colour
- Beginning of spring
- Bonfires
- Celebrates the God Krishna
9
Q
What is Diwali? How is it celebrated?
A
- Festival of Lights
- Hindu New Year
- Celebrates good over evil
- Celebrates the Goddess Lakchmi
10
Q
What is Kumbh Mela? How is Kumbh Mela celebrated?
A
It is a pilgrimage to 4 different places over a period of 12 years
11
Q
What is the moral code?
A
Karma
