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World Religions Chapter Three Test Review: Hinduism
World Religions Chapter Three Test Review: Hinduism
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Hinduism is the source of
Buddhism.
Shintoism.
Christianity.
Islam.
2
The Aryans migrated from present day
Israel.
Iraq.
Iran.
Egypt.
3
Shiva is typically shown holding a
crown.
planet.
sword.
trident.
4
In Sikhism, they take the idea of only one god from
Christianity.
Hinduism.
Judaism.
Islam.
5
It is believed by Hindus that the celestial cow was created from the body of
Shiva.
Brahma.
the goddess Devi.
Krishna.
6
The Brahma is shown having _____________ faces.
2
3
1
4
7
The belief that life does not end but continues in another form or body is
Samsara.
Moksha.
Kharma.
Dharma.
8
The main feature of Yoga is
meditation.
to gain physical strength.
to become more flexible.
to be able to achieve feats like walking on coals.
9
The cutting of an infant's hair after birth represents
Moksha.
Samsara.
Dharma.
renewal.
10
The entry of a Hindu temple generally faces
west.
north.
east.
south.
11
One who dedicates their life to spiritual austerity and self discipline is called a(n)
Hindu priest.
dalit.
ascetic.
warrior.
12
The mountain range the borders northern India is the
Rocky Mountains.
Himalayas.
Alps.
Urals.
13
The belief that positive qualities are a result of a positive past is
Samsara.
Dharma.
Moksha.
Kharma.
14
A Hindu temple is called a
mandir.
synagogue.
church.
mosque.
15
The oldest and most sacred books of Hinduism are called the
Christian Bible.
Torah.
Qur' an.
Vedas.
16
The pre-Aryans in the western areas of India (now Pakistan) began a civilization around the
Indus River.
Nile River.
Amazon River.
Ganges River.
17
In the Ganges region, farmers can reap up to _______ rice harvests per year.
3
2
5
4
18
It is believed that all beings are an expression of
Krishna.
Brahman.
Shiva.
Vishnu.
19
In Hinduism, the following symbol represents
auspiciousness and good fortune.
the birth of Shiva.
the death of the celestial cow.
an evil fascist government.
20
Sikhism is mostly located in ______________ India.
southeastern
northeastern
northwestern
southwestern
21
The following symbol represents
the birth of the universe.
spiritual evolution.
good fortune.
the Brahmin.
22
One of the most polluted rivers in the world is the
Congo River.
Colorado River.
Ganges River.
Thames River.
23
The destroyer is
Vishnu.
Shiva.
Brahama
Devi.
24
A Sikh temple is called a
Mandir.
Mosque.
Gurdwara.
Synagogue.
25
This symbol is
a representation of spells cast by priests in Hinduism.
a belief in how man came into being.
represents the birth of the universe.
a point used for meditation.
26
One of the ways that Hindus and Muslims are different is
dividing society by castes..
that water for cleansing is important..
that tobacco use is taboo.
that prayer is important.
27
India has the world's __________________ largest Muslim population.
fifth
fourth
third
second
28
The belief that one can break free from the cycle of reincarnation is
Moksha.
Samsara.
Kharma.
Dharma.
29
The main text used by Sikhs is the
Vedas.
Qur'an.
Christian Bible.
Adi Granth.
30
The Brahman is also referred to as the
trinity.
trimurti.
monarchy.
final prophet.
31
Brahma is often shown sitting on a(n)
mountain.
lotus.
cloud.
elephant.
32
The belief that every Hindu has duties to fulfill is called
Kharma.
Moksha.
Dharma.
Samsara.
33
Vishnu is also shown as having ______________ avatars.
15
10
5
20
34
In Sikhism, they take the belief in ________ from Hinduism.
only one god
Moksha
reincarnation
Kharma
35
Each Veda has _______________ parts.
3
4
2
5
36
Who are the top or first class of people according to the Varnas?
the Brahmins
merchants
the servants
chieftans or warriors
37
Traditional Hindus in India
want women to be submissive to the males in the family.
want women to be active in politics and government.
want women to be independent and successful.
want girls to go to school and start their own careers.
38
The Brahma is the
destroyer.
main female goddess.
preserver.
creator.
39
Snakes are associated with ________ and are even worshiped in some Hindu villages.
intelligence
evil
prosperity
poison
40
What are Hindu religious followers expected to fulfill?
leaving the family to become successful.
the sacrifice of animals
living in the woods with very little
feeding animals.
41
The custom by Hindus for treatment of human corpses is
cryogenic freezing for scientific study.
cremation with ashes disposed in the Ganges.
burial with the body facing Jerusalem.
burial in a simple shroud.
42
After the birth of a child a gold pen is used to write _____ on their tongue.
Om.
Shiva.
Vishnu.
Kharma.
43
In Hinduism, Puja means
giving to the poor.
cremation.
marriage.
daily worship.
44
The Ganges River starts high in the
Rocky Mountains.
Himalayas.
Andes Mountains.
Austrian Alps.
45
Sikhism is heavily influenced by
Hinduism and Islam.
Christianity and Hinduism.
Judaism and Islam.
Buddhism and Christianity.