Year 8 Term 1+2 - Hinduism - Assessment & Knowledge Test

Question 1

Soul

Answer 1

The consciousness of life. It is the master and the lord of all. It always exists - it is never born.

Question 2

Ahisma

Answer 2

Having no verbal or physical violence - no killing - respecting living creatures.

Question 3

Gandhi

Answer 3

The modern political and spiritual leader.

Question 4

Murti

Answer 4

The image of God used as a type of focus in worship.

Question 5

Mandir

Answer 5

A holy building/temple.

Question 6

Bhagavid Gita

Answer 6

The most important scripture for the majority of Hindus. It dates back to 3000 BCE.

Question 7

Atman

Answer 7

It can refer to to the soul, mind or body. It usually refers to the real self and soul.

Question 8

Moshka

Answer 8

The continuous cycle of birth and death.

Question 9

Samsara

Answer 9

Cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

Question 10

Dharma

Answer 10

Religious laws which must be followed to sustain one’s existence.

Question 11

Karma

Answer 11

An action. The use of work to refer to the law of cause and effect.

Question 12

Incarnation

Answer 12

When God becomes a physical form on Earth.

Question 13

Reincarnation

Answer 13

When the soul is passed on to another person or animal when someone passes away.

Question 14

Avatar

Answer 14

The descent of a Hindu god.

Question 15

Aum

Answer 15

The symbol for the one true god (Brahman) which is an eternal, supreme spirit. Brahman has been around since the very start and is worshipped in many different forms. It is present in every person as the Atman (soul).

Question 17

Shakti

Answer 17

The energy of power, especially of a Hindu feminine goddess.

Question 19

The caste system

Answer 19

One of the traditional social classes in which people are divided into a Hindu society.

Question 20

Caste system: Brahmans

Answer 20

The intellectuals who perform the religious ceremonies.

Question 21

Caste system: Kshatryiya

Answer 21

Traditionally had the power.

Question 22

Caste system: Vaishyas

Answer 22

Ordinary people who farm, trade and produce a living.

Question 23

The Ashramas

Answer 23

Stages in a Hindu life.

Question 24

Caste system: Shudras

Answer 24

Traditionally served the higher classes who did jobs others didn’t want to do.

Question 27

Trimurti

Answer 27

Brahma;
Vishnu;
Shiva.

Question 28

Brahma’s role

Answer 28

Creates life and the world.

Question 29

Vishnu’s role

Answer 29

Maintains the creations of Brahma.

Question 30

Shiva’s role

Answer 30

Destroys Brahma’s creations.

Question 31

Hindu Funerals

Answer 31

It takes place in India. They give the body a final drink before a traditional cremation. Instead of wearing black, they wear white in the funeral. Wealthy families spread an oil or scent over the body during the cremation. Once the deceased has become ashes, the ashes are spread along the (considered) holy River Ganges.

Question 32

Puja

Answer 32

The daily Hindu worship. There are several steps to this particular religious worship. But it has an element of freedom, as you can pick the gods you wish to pray for.

Question 37

Brahmachayra - The student

Answer 37

He’s educated until 25 years of age.

He leaves home to live with his guru.

Question 38

Grihasta - The married family man

Answer 38

He gets married.
He gets a job and earns money for his family.
He raises a family (children).
This stage ends at the age of 50 - it usually lasts a lifetime!

Question 39

Vanaprastha - The hermit in retreat

Answer 39

He becomes a grandfather.
He can only stay with his wife - not his family (children + grandchildren).
Not many men do this stage.

Question 40

Sannyasa - The wandering recluse

Answer 40

He becomes completely devoted to god.
He has no home or other attachment.
The sole concern is attaining Moshka.

Question 41

Theocratic society

Answer 41

Ruled by a specific religion and follows teaching laws of their religion.

Question 42

Secular

Answer 42

Secular means that it is not connected to religion. Secular countries do not have religious laws and leaders.