Hinduism in RS Flashcards
To revise for Hinduism Test
Where did Hinduism begin?
India
When did Hinduism begin?
2300 B.C. to 1500 B.C.
How founded Hinduism?
There is no prophet or single founder.
What was Hinduism originally called?
Santana Dharma
Who are the three forms of god that make up the trimurti and the aspects they represent?
Shiva (the destroyer), Vishnu (the preserver) and Brahma (the creator
What is the the trimurti made up of?
Three significant forms of god. They represent the three most significant forms of Brahman.
True or False: Hindus are monotheistic
True; they believe in the supreme deity
What are avatars?
They are different forms of God representing different aspects of them and can sometimes have animal features. They will appear on earth.
What are the four different Gods or Goddesses different Hindus believe are the Supreme diety? And what are their followers called?
Shiva (Shaivites), Vishnu (Vaishnavas), Brahman and the Supreme Goddess.
What do Shivites practice?
They practice Raja Yoga and intense meditation. People who think that Brahman is the Supreme God will also practice meditation.
Will there be photos of Brahman in a temple?
Never
What does the ‘aum’ symbol represent? ॐ
It represents God who is everything. It represents Brahman in three parts- the trimurti.
What does the swastika symbol represent?
The swastika has lines pointing to four corners with four dots. This represents Brahman being everywhere and represents that all existence should be good. It is a sign of good fortune. (This symbol is viewed quite differently as during WWII the nazis adopted the symbol and slightly changed it).
How many avatars does Vishnu have?
10 avatars that where that are thought by Hindus that they were around in the golden age when mankind was ruled by Gods.
How many Hindus are there in the world?
Around 1.1 billion 16% of the worlds population.
