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What is the ultimate goal or purpose for those who practice Hinduism?
to achieve enlightenment
to become one with Brahman
to end suffering
walk the middle path
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What is the Hindu term for reincarnation?
Sarasvati
Shamballa
Shanestella
Samsara
3
What is a shrine
A candle lit for your favorite God
What you call your favorite God
A place to worship your favorite God
A small altar in their home to their favorite God
4
What are the main beliefs Of Hindusim?
Belief in Karma
Belief in many Gods
Belief in one gods
Belief in Angels
5
What does reincarnation mean
To go to heaven when you die
To be reborn into a new body
To cut something
A way of worshipping a God
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Hinduism is the.... largest world religion
3rd
2nd
1st
4th
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Brahman is
The most important God
The same as Brahma
A special way of preparing meat
A supreme soul or spirit
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What is the Hindu term for the soul?
Ganga
Brahman
Kali
Atman
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Why are most Hindus vegetarian?
Only brahmins are allowed to eat meat
Killing an animal is the same as killing yourself (atman)
Gandhi was a vegetarian, so they want to be like him
The Vedas command them to not eat flesh
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Hinduism is a monotheistic religion
True
False
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What are the religious and moral duties of an individual referred to in Hinduism?
Caste
Dharma
Karma
Ahimsa
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Brahma is the God....
The God that teaches
Who protects people from evil
The God who destroys and rebuilds
That created the world
13
Which animal do Hindus believe is the sacred animal
Donkeys
Horses
Bulls
Cows
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Diwali is
A religious festival of light
An Indian dish
A Indian God
The celebration of the Indian Independance Day
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A Hindu temple is also known as a:
Synagogue
Mandir
Gurdwara
Mosque
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Mahatma Gandhi was a Muslim before he became a Hindu.
False
True
17
Around how many Hindus are there in the world
18-19%
12-13%
10-11%
15-16%
18
Gandhi practiced this Hindu principle. It means 'nonviolence'.
Ahimsa
Satyagraha
Ashram
Gita
19
Which is believed the sacred number of Hinduism
111
110
109
108
20
What are the names of the three main Gods
Shiva, Vishnu and Brama
Shiwa, Vishnu and Brama
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma
Shiva, Visnu and Brahma
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What is Dharma
The belief that Hindus believe must always do the right thing
The belief that God is everywhere and everything
The belief that God is eternal
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What is the symbol of Hinduism called
The Crescent moon and star
The Om
The 8 spoked wheel
The star of David
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What is the sacred text in hinduism
The Dharma
The Qur'an
The Vedas
