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HA Chapter 15 - The Origins of Hinduism

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1
What image best represents samsara, the Hindu cycle of birth, life, and death?
a wheel
a dog
a pyramid
a tree
2
Brahmins are
warriors
priests
farmers
servants
3
What do many historians believe about the origins of Hinduism?
The Aryans brought the idea of belief in just one god.
Hinduism was likely founded by a single leader.
The Aryans introduced the practice of ritual bathing.
HInduism can be found in artifacts of India's first people..
4
Who most likely would learn about battle and weapons?
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
Shudras
Vaishyas
5
What does the translation of Veda say about Hindu values?
Hinduism values beliefs.
Hinduism values courage.
Hinduism values knowledge.
Hiduism values actions.
6
Vaishyas are
Servants, Peasants
Warriors, Leaders
Teachers and Priests
Herders, Merchants, Business People
7
Which Hindu diety is believed to create the universe again and again?
Shiva
Indra
Brahma
Vishnu
8
Based on Vishnu's appearance, what do you know about Hindus' beliefs about Vishnu?
His is very strong.
He sees everything.
He is changes time.
He is very wise.
9
Shudras are:
priests
warriors
servants
merchants
10
How is karma related to the caste system?
People are in a caste because of how much money they have.
People are in a caste because of their past lives.
People born into a low caste can rise to a higher caste.
People born into a low cast can't improve their karma.