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Introduction to Hinduism
Introduction to Hinduism
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The second highest caste is __________, they are the rules and warriors.
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Sudras
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Hinduism is the ______ largest religion in the world.
1st
3rd
4th
2nd
3
The religion we call Hinduism today has gone by many different names, including Brahmanism and
Samsara Karma
Sanatana Dharma
Polytheism
Sanskrit
4
What is the role of Brahmins in Hinduism?
Warriors
Kings
Artisans
Priests
5
Which modern country has eliminated discrimination?
Canada
Trick Question
The United States
The United Kingdom
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What makes the Caste System DIFFERENT from other social structures we’ve learned about this year?
People are expected to stay in their social classes all of their lives
There are more people on the bottom of the social structure than the top
Most social structures put kings on top the caste system put priests on top
People at the top are given much more respect than people on the bottom
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Most Hindus believe the Vedas contain _________
sacred songs
the history of the Indian subcontinent
the path to heaven
eternal truths
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One prominent opponent of the caste system was ___________, who also fought for Indian independence.
Mahatma Gandhi
Magadha Bihar
Haryana Kosala
Samudra Gupta
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There are only _____ varnas, but there are many more jatis.
4
2
6
8
10
Why do some modern Hindus reject the caste system?
There too few Hindus left in India
it does not fit with Hindu teachings
most people forgot what it means
its too hard to implement with so many people
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According to Hindu tradition, what happens to a person’s soul when they die?
Reanimation
Reinternment
Reincarnation
Resurrection
12
What is Sanskrit?
a religious concept
Hindu heaven
a language
a book
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Which one is NOT an aspect of life that has been impacted by the teachings of Hinduism?
diet
exercise
entertainment
weather
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How are jatis related to varnas?
They are basically the same thing
Jatis are higher in the caste system than varnas
Everyone has a varna, not everyone has a jati
Jatis are specific jobs within larger varna
15
Which term refers to the soul escaping the cycle of life, death, and rebirth?
Moksha
Samsara
Dharma
Jati
16
Many of the beliefs found in Hinduism were brought to India by the _______ who displaced the original inhabitants.
Maryans
Aryans
Himalayans
Guptas
17
How many deities (gods) are there in Hinduism?
300,000
300,000,000,000
300,000,000
300
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The group with the lowest social status were the _________. They often faced harsh discrimination.
Unbreakables
Untouchables
Unsinkables
Undesirables
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Who is the founder of Hinduism?
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Brahma
Samsara
Vishnu
