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Hinduism Flashcards

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What are Rangoli?

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symmetrical patterns.

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Which country is Hindu?

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India.

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In the UK, how large is Hinduism?

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3rd largest religion in UK.

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What do Hindus celebrate?

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Diwali or the festival of light.

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What is their holy book?

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Vedas Bhagavad Gita.

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What is Trimurti?

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The three main gods.

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Who is the the creator?

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Bhrama.

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Who is the preserver?

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Vishnu.

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Who is the destroyer?

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Shiva.

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What is their religious symbol?

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The Aum.

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What do Hindus believe in that happens when you die?

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Reincarnation.

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When did Hinduism begin?

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Over 5000 years ago.

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How many people are Hindus in India?

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800 million.

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What is Krishna the god of?

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Love.

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What do people offer to the gods?

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Inexpensive gifts so it is an inclusive religion for even the poorest of people.

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What is murti?

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An image of a god or goddess that has been blessed.

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What is puja?

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Worship of Hindu gods and goddesses.

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What is a shrine?

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A holy place dedicated to a god or goddess.

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What is arti?

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Worship using fire and light.

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What is bhajan?

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A hymn or chant used during worship.

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What is ghee?

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Purified butter.

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What is havan?

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Worship of the offering to the god of fire.

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What is a mandir?

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A Hindu temple.

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What is a talik?

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A small mark placed on the head for doing worship.

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Where is a popular place of Hindu pilgrimage and why?

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The Lakshman Jhuld bridge because it is said to have been the place where Lakshman shot an arrow over the river Ganges and it made a bridge for Rama and Sita when they returned home.

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Why do people have shrines in kitchens because…

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…they need to be kept clean and pure and a kitchen is a clean, pure place.

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