Hinduism- en världreligion

Question 1

What is the primary scripture of Hinduism?

Answer 1

The Bhagavad Gita

Question 2

True or False: Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Hinduism is a major religion in ________.

Answer 3

India

Question 4

Who is the main deity in Hinduism known as the creator of the universe?

Answer 4

Brahma

Question 5

What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism?

Answer 5

Moksha (liberation)

Question 6

What is the concept of karma in Hinduism?

Answer 6

The law of cause and effect based on one’s actions

Question 7

Who is the preserver god in Hinduism?

Answer 7

Vishnu

Question 8

What is the sacred syllable in Hinduism representing the sound of the universe?

Answer 8

Om

Question 9

What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism called?

Answer 9

Samsara

Question 10

Who is the destroyer god in Hinduism?

Answer 10

Shiva

Question 11

What is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus around the world?

Answer 11

Diwali

Question 12

True or False: Hinduism has a strict hierarchy based on caste system.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the name of the sacred river in Hinduism?

Answer 13

Ganges

Question 14

Who is the monkey god in Hinduism known for his strength and loyalty?

Answer 14

Hanuman

Question 15

What is the name of the sacred text containing hymns and rituals in Hinduism?

Answer 15

The Vedas

Question 16

What is the term for the moral and ethical duties in Hinduism?

Answer 16

Dharma

Question 17

Who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hinduism?

Answer 17

Lakshmi

Question 18

What is the name of the ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Prince Rama?

Answer 18

The Ramayana

Question 19

True or False: Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is the concept of self-realization and self-discovery in Hinduism?

Answer 20

Atman

Question 21

Who is the goddess of destruction and transformation in Hinduism?

Answer 21

Kali

Question 22

What is the name of the spiritual practice of meditation in Hinduism?

Answer 22

Yoga

Question 23

What is the name of the sacred cow in Hinduism symbolizing mother earth?

Answer 23

Kamadhenu

Question 24

Who is the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts in Hinduism?

Answer 24

Saraswati

Question 25

What is the term for the cycle of time in Hindu cosmology?

Answer 25

Yuga

Question 26

Who is the sun god in Hinduism known for his chariot driven by seven horses?

Answer 26

Surya

Question 27

What is the name of the demon king in the Ramayana who abducted Sita?

Answer 27

Ravana

Question 28

What is the name of the monkey army commander who helped Prince Rama in the Ramayana?

Answer 28

Sugriva

Question 29

Ahisma

Answer 29

Ahimsa i hinduismen betyder icke-våld och att inte skada levande varelser. Det handlar om att leva med respekt, medkänsla och fred gentemot allt liv.

Question 30

Atman

Answer 30

Brahman i sig själv. Atman är oförstörbar. När människan dör flyttar den vidare till en ny kropp.

Question 31

Avatar

Answer 31

När gudar tar människo eller djur form på jorden för att förmedla ett budskap.

Question 32

Bhagavad-Gita. Berätta vad den handlar om

Answer 32

Den allra mest lästa skriften (herrens sång).

Question 33

Brahma

Answer 33

En av de tre största gudarna. Universums skapare. Brahmana uppgift var att skapa världen. Därefter ingriper han inte längre i vad som sker. Av denna anledning finns det inte heller så många tempel i hans ära.

Question 34

Brahman

Answer 34

Världssjälen. Finns över allt och i varje levande varelse och kallas då för atman.