Yr7 Unit 1: Hinduism Flashcards
What are the deities of hinduism?
The trimurti, Braman, Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma.
What is Brahmas role?
To create
What is Shivas role
To destroy
What is Vishnus role?
To preserve the sky and the universe
Why do hindu deities have many arms
So they can multi task
How would you reconise brahma?
Four heads, a ladle pouring ghee.
How would you reconise shiva?
Doing the dance of destruction, in fire.
How would you regonise vishnu?
He is blue and has a mace, conch shell and lotus.
What is reincarnation?
It is where once you die, you are reborn into an animal or human of a similar standard.
What is the caste system?
A ranking of importance in india, with untouchables an the bottom and gods at the top.
What is a puja?
It is worshipping god through singing, praying and chanting.
What would you find on a puja tray?
A bell. The worshipper will ring the bell to let God know that he has come to worship and to invite him into the home.