Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monotheistic religion?
A
belief in one god
2
Q
What is a polytheistic religion?
A
belief in many gods
3
Q
Who is brahman?
A
the supreme God
4
Q
what is special about the Hindu gods?
A
That their is only one god ( Brahman) who has many aspects.
5
Q
name three Hindu gods and their relatives
A
- Brahma the creator Saraswati(wife) goddess of wisdom
- Vishnu the preserver Lukshmi(wife) goddess of wealth and beauty.
- Shiva the destroyer Parvati(wife) goddess of civilisation
- Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati
6
Q
why is the use of statues in hinduism worship so important?
A
- The states reflect on God’s glory as he is hidden in each one of them.
- It gives a feeling of presence of God
Getting some idea of what he looks like and to know he is listening to your prayers.