How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?

People are in a caste because of how they lived past lives

How might Hindus expect karma to affect Sita in the Ramayana?

Sita will be rewarded for following her dharma.

Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples?

They contain elaborate sculptures.

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Chapter 15 Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

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1
To Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
the sun.
Brahman.
Shiva.
the ocean.
2
How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?
People's caste determines which deities they worship.
People in different castes work different kinds of jobs.
People are in a caste because of how they lived past lives
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals.
3
What is the major difference between the old Vedic religion and Brahmanism?
Religious scholars performed the rituals in Brahmanism.
Brahmins interpreted the Vedas for common people.
A class of priests became important in Brahmanism.
All of the answer are correct.
4
Which Hindu belief is the primary focus of the Ramayana?
the belief in karma.
the belief in deities.
the belief in reincarnation.
the belief in dharma.
5
Which job was a Shudra most likely to do?
hold a government post
interpret religious law
herd sheep
create jewelry or weapons
6
The ancient social class system was called varna. What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?
People married within their caste.
Caste determined social status.
Each caste had its own duties.
Religious texts defined the castes.
7
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to understand road signs
to run for political office
to talk to ordinary people
to read the ancient texts
8
A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which caste?
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
Shudras
Vaishyas
9
How do people escape the cycle of reincarnation?
By worshiping faithfully according to Hindu ideals
By following their dharma and behaving correctly
All of these
By performing their social duties
10
Which symbol best represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death?
triangle
arrow
circle
square
11
How might Hindus expect karma to affect Sita in the Ramayana?
None of the answers are correct.
Sita will gain riches in her lifetime.
Sita will be rewarded for following her dharma.
Sita will be a Shudra in her next life.
12
Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples?
They have open ceilings so Hindus can see the moon.
They contain elaborate sculptures.
They are small so as not to distract worshipers.
They are placed as far from cities as possible.
13
The festival of Divali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the food from a good harvest.
the victory of good over evil.
the long life of the wise elders.
the changing of the seasons.
14
Hindus from all over the world travel to the Ganges River on a holy journey called
a voyage.
a pilgrimage.
None of the answers are correct
a trip.
15
The Ramayana is often told to children to teach all of the following EXCEPT
Hindus should follow their dharma.
Children should obey their parents.
Money can buy happiness.
Family is always first.
16
Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?
They were considered unclean.
They had to eat a special diet.
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods.
17
In some Hindu traditions Brahma is the creator and Vishnu is the preserver. What does Shiva do?
enlarge
teach
destroy
perfect
18
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?
by skill
by birth
by education
by wealth
19
The Vedic religion is named for the Vedas, which are
the temples where rituals were performed.
a group of people from Europe.
the three most important deities.
a collection of sacred texts.

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