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Chapter 7: Hinduism
Chapter 7: Hinduism
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Because few people can achieve moksha in one lifetime, Hindus believe in
karma
dharma
atman
reincarnation
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The epic poems, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, mainly helped to
teach Hindus about the inner souls, or atman
teach about conversations between deities and warriors
explain Hindu idelas and set standard for how to live
celebrate victory and triumph among the Hindu people
3
Which of the following is NOT an example of how Hinduism has shaped India's artistic traditions
the Mahabharata and the Ramayana
the carvings of deities on temple walls
Hindu temples that are centers of art, music, and dance
the Vedas and the Upanishads
4
Why is it possible to have different sects in Hinduism?
ethnic groups
It maintains the same goals of life and paths to God
karma
because they are monotheistic
5
According to Hinduism, social order can be threatened by individuals who do not follow their
dharma
karma
Manu
moksha
6
The main idea in the Bhagavad-Gita section of the Mahabharata is that
killing is not acceptable.
killing is acceptable to be a warrior
a person's soul can never die
Krishna offers wise advice to mortals
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Which of the following has been the major religion of India for more than 2,500 years?
Buddhism
Brahmanism
Hinduism
Judaism
8
Sacred, or holy, Hindu scriptures called the Upanishads are best known for
allowing all Indians to pray as well as priests
introducing the 2 basic beliefs of Hinduism
inspiring Gurus.
inspiring 2 epic poems.
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One of the two basic beliefs in the Hindu faith is that
only priest can interpret the Vedas correctly
Indian of all casts should read the Upanishads
there are 2 deities that created the universe
every person is born with a soul that is part of Brahman
10
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons pilgrims come to bathe in the Ganges River?
It is extremely pure and clean
It is one of India's holiest sites
It may cure diseases and disabilities
It may wash away bad karma
11
Vedic rituals could be performed only by
Shiva
Agni
Brahmins
Gurus
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Hindus believe that people are born wanting the four basic goals of
pleasure, success, moral life, and release from life
pleasure, money, a higher caste, and a universal soul
success, desire, a moral life, and oneness with atman
reincarnation, happiness, social order, & release from life
13
Hindus consider Sanskrit to be
the 1st language of Hindu pilgrims
India's 1st language of learning
the language of Brahmins
India's official language
14
The sum of a person's actions and consequences, words, and thoughts is known as
reincarnation
karma
dharma
moksha
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Smaller religious groups that have broken away from a larger established religion are called
communities
factions
sects
divisions
16
The Bhagavad-Gita suggests the way of devotion is superior to the other paths to God because
it is called the Path of Love
great rewards come from it
anyone can show devotion
Brahmins choose this path
17
Which of the following is NOT a MAJOR Hindu deity? (Think 3 major sects of Hinduism)
Shiva, the Destroyer and Restorer
Shakti, Supremem Mother of the Universe
Ganesh, Remover of Obstables
Vishnu, the Protector or Preserver
18
As Hinduism spread to the other parts of Asia, it
made the countries more like India
rid other cultures of their religious beliefs
created more Indian religious centers
took on traditions from local cultures
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Today, Hinduism is the world's
2nd largest religion
3rd largest religion
largest religion
4th largest religion
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The path to God that will improve one's karma & is most commonly chosen by Hindus is the way of
works
moksha
knowledge
devotion
