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TCI: Learning About World Religions - Hinduism
TCI: Learning About World Religions - Hinduism
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Based on lesson game from TCI HA! The Ancient World lesson Learning About World Religions - Hinduism
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Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?
The only meat that Hindus can eat is beef.
Cows represent health, wealth, and happiness.
Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life.
The greatest Hindu deity is often depicted as a cow.
2
The Diwali festival commemorates the defeat of the evil demon Ravana, as told in the
Kshatriyas.
Ramayana.
Varna Dharma.
Shudras.
3
Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called
purification
samsara
reincarnation
pilgrimages
4
This photo shows a Hindu temple in Bangladesh. What is the purpose of this building?
to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders
to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities
to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry
to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died
5
Today, the most important Hindu deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and
Shiva
Indra
Ravanna
Rama
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According to Hindu belief, Brahman
is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.
is a supreme power, or divine force.
all of these
includes everything in the world, including the human soul.
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If Hindus live according to their dharma, they
fulfill their obligations.
all of these
follow the law.
perform their duties.
8
For Hindus, bathing in the waters of the Ganges is
the first ritual in the Hindu wedding ceremony.
an act of devotion and purification.
the only way they can escape the cycle of rebirth.
a way to avoid following their dharma.
9
These people have come to the Ganges River at the city of Varanasi. Why is this place important to Hindus?
One of the most holy places in India is the Ganges River.
Lawbreakers can be protected from punishment by bathing in the Ganges.
The Ganges is the only river in India with clean, drinkable water.
The war which led to Indian independence began at the Ganges River.
10
What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?
They acknowledge the social superiority of the untouchables.
They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.
They escape the cycle of rebirth and are united with Brahman.
They withdraw from society and spend their days in prayer.
11
According to Hindus, karma is
all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.
the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.
the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.
a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers
12
Why did many Hindu teachers criticize the caste system?
They said that the caste system made it too easy for people to change.
They believed it was not right for people to be treated unequally.
Because the caste system did not consider what people did in past lives.
They argued that too many untouchables were rising to higher social classes
13
Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?
Ravana
Vishnu
Indra
Diwali
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Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?
Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.
Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an anima
Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.
Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally
15
What do all the candles in this picture symbolize?
the beginning of spring
love of family
rebirth of the soul
triumph of good over evil
16
According to Hindu belief, what can people do to be released from samsara?
Both of These
perform good actions to improve their karma
follow their dharma and worship Brahman faithfully
17
This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma,
she hopes to live outside the law of karma.
she hopes to become one of the untouchables.
she hopes to move between social classes during her lifetime.
she hopes to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.
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This Indian man is caring for his soul by performing yoga, which is considered part of a common
karma
Vedas
dharma
atman
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According to Hinduism, how is Brahman related to the other deities?
Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.
Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.
The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.
The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.
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Which statement about Hindu temples is true?
Hindu temples are all very simple in form, with no carvings or sculptures.
Hindu temples can be built however the local population wishes.
Hindu temples do not include images of their deities.
Hindu temples are built according to ancient directions.
