Hinduism (World Religions) Quiz

Oldest sacred text declares "God is one but men call him by many names"

T/F: Hinduism tends to be highly tolerant of other religions

A person's particular DHARMA is determined by his/her (can be more than one correct)

Words Hindu and India come from the word SINDHU which means

T/F: Hindus teach that every human being can know God personally.

Moral law of cause and effect of actions

T/F: Hinduism has a creed/belief statement that all Hindus believe.

T/F: Hindus believe that not one religion can claim knowledge of the absolute truth.

T/F: Hinduism has had large influence on religious tradition of Muslims.

An incarnation, living embodiment of a deity, who is sent to earth to accomplish divine purpose

Ancient philosophical texts that form the basis of Hindu doctrines

Path of Liberation: Worshiping at a temple or a household shrine

The doctrine of monism holds that

One of the most frequently cited passages in Hindu literature is...

Group of people that Gandhi names "God's Children"

Do women participate equally in religious ceremonies?

T/F: Hindus consider the Ganges River sacred enough to purify all sins.

T/F: No matter the caste, Hindus have representative of a god special to family in homes.

Belief that all reality is ultimately one

Path of Liberation: Path advocated by Gandhi; attitude of unselfishness

Path of Liberation: Predominant path a yogi would follow

T/F: People may be reborn as plants, animals or higher or lower caste.

Do Hindus use prayer beads?

T/F: There is no hierarchy, but there are many sages, saints & swamis that share experience. 

Brahman is the (can be more than one answer)

Path of Liberation: Meditating & studying

Ultimate reality within (eternal Self)

Ethical duty based on the divine order of reality

T/F: Hindu worship involves veneration of cows.

Hinduism's closest equivalent to the Western term RELIGION is