Knowledge Questions - Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
A
It has no founder. Instead, Hinduism has evolved into its current form over the last 4,000 years.
2
Q
What is the name of the symbol for Hinduism?
A
Aum
3
Q
The symbol represents God and what else?
A
the Sound of Creation
4
Q
What is the name of the one supreme God many Hindus believe in?
A
Brahman
5
Q
What are the three main deities in Hinduism known as?
A
Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer
6
Q
Which of these three is ‘the destroyer who makes new growth possible’?
A
Shiva the destroyer
7
Q
How many avatars does Vishnu have?
A
9
8
Q
What is the name of the best known avatar?
A
Krishna
9
Q
What is the name given to worship in Hinduism?
A
Puja
10
Q
What is the name of the deity of good fortune in Hinduism?
A
Lakshmi
