Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
Who founded Hinduism?
A
no one individual credited
2
Q
Are Hindus monotheistic or polytheistic?
A
Polytheistic
3
Q
What is Brahman?
A
The universal soul
4
Q
Who were the most important Gods/Goddesses in Hinduism?
A
Brahma, creator
Vishua preserver
Shiva, destroyer
5
Q
What was the sacred text for Hindus?
A
The Vedas, more specially a section called the Upanishads
6
Q
Ultimate goal for Hindus
A
Moksha
7
Q
How does one achieve moksha?
A
Follow your dharma and go up the caste system
8
Q
Reincarnation
A
to be reborn into a different physical form
9
Q
Karma
A
Actions (good/bad deeds)
10
Q
Main purpose of caste system
A
Maintain social order, no chaos
