Hinduism

visual and oral representation of the absolute god; sound from Creation

In the traditional Hindu caste system the status of a person was usually determined by

spiritual consequence happening to someone because of his actions

liberation of the soul, breaking free from the cycle of death and rebirth

ritual, public worship

Hindu Philosophy -one single reality, Brahman and Atman are one? Material world is an illusion.

The word "Hindu" is derived from what?

Hinduism is the 4th largest practicing religion in the world.

Many rules within the caste system were meant to

Yoga meditation has grown in popularity in western culture in recent generations.

What is the major difference between the Upanishads and the Vedas?

Cremation is a very common practice among Hindu followers.

system of social stratification, categorizing people in groups: high to low

reincarnation or transmigration of the Atman

Which of these is not a sacred set of writings in Hinduism?

Who renamed the Untouchables "Harjins" or children of god?

The word "Upanishads" means

spiritual guide or teacher

“monkey-king” who helped to save Rama’s wife, Sita

goddess of destruction

What historic group of people, who invaded South Asia, helped to form the religion of Hinduism?

oldest of the divinely-revealed Hindu scriptures

Hinduism can be traced to one single beginning event and founder.

ancient symbol of good fortune, protection, and the wheel of life

King of the Rakshasa (forest demons) fought against Rama in the epic tale, Ramayana

goddess of wealth

a symbol of the birth of universe, the sun, and many deities sit a top it.

Cattle were always considered sacred and off-limits in Hindu teachings.

chose a life as a hermit (forest) dedicated to devotion and meditation (they leave normal life)

rational people - path of rational inquire, Ignorance is the root of all problems

Hinduism is not a single religion, but many traditions.

naturally active people - path of right action, Service without personal gain (Gandhi)

Hindu Philosophy believes in two states of reality, Purusha (self) and Prakriti (material)?

Hindu philosophy emphasizing emotional and physical discipline

most prominent and important avatar of the god Vishnu (flute playing, cow herder)

HIndu priest, highest group in the caste system

Hinduism is very dogmatic and exclusivist religion.

meditative people - path of mental concentration “emptying the mind”

goddess of knowledge

city draws pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites?

Rama's wife in the epic story Ramayana

Another name for caste

Universal Individualized Soul (every living thing has one)

hero of the epic tale, Ramayana

One's duty, or the path of truth, ultimate moral balance of all things

Which of the following is NOT a hindu holiday?

What two Civilization groups formed the early Hinduism faith during the Vedic period?

World Universal Soul (every living thing is part of it), why HInduism is seen as monotheistic

According to Hinduism, the goal of the life should be to

emotional people - path of devotion - “servant” to the deity