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History Alive! Ancient World: Ch. 15 Hinduism and deities
History Alive! Ancient World: Ch. 15 Hinduism and deities
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History Alive The Ancient World Chapter 15
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In Hinduism, who is considered the consort of Shiva?
Parvati
Sita
Lakshmi
Saraswati
2
In the Hindu Caste system, Shudras were...
religious scholars
rulers
servants
herders
3
The belief in _____________ justifies the caste system in India.
Brahman
Vishnu
Karma
Dharma
4
Hindu religion was later called ____________.
Vedism
Sanskrit
Brahmanism
Shudra
5
Warriors belonged to which Hindu Caste?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
6
Hindus can escape the cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation by...
avoiding red meat.
praying to a certain deity.
celebrating Divali, the Hindu New Year.
uniting with Brahman.
7
Which deity is seen with 10 arms carrying weapons?
Durga
Radha
Saraswati
Parvati
8
Because of Dharma...
Hindus believe in nonviolence.
Hindus enforce taxes.
Hindus believe in making pilgrimages.
Hindus have religion.
9
Which deity is known as "Lord of the Dance"?
Sarasvati
Shiva
Sita
Vishnu
10
People make pilgrimages and try to unite with Brahman because of their belief in...
Karma.
Dharma.
Samsara.
Deities.
11
What does the translation of Veda say about Hindu values?
Hinduism values beliefs.
Hinduism values knowledge.
Hinduism values actions.
Hinduism values courage.
12
The sum of all the good and bad in a person's life is called
Dharma
Karma
Deities
Samsara
13
In Hinduism, who is considered the consort of Vishnu?
Lakshmi
Saraswati
Sita
Parvati
14
Early Hindu religion is called ____________.
Vedism
Brahmanism
Shudra
Sanskrit
15
In Hinduism, the personification of Brahma in female form is known as...
Trimurti
Karma
Dharma
Shakti
16
The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called...
Dharma
Karma
Brahman
Samsara
17
Which deity carries the Sword of Wisdom, a discus, and a club mace?
Vishnu
Shiva
Sarasvati
Sita
18
The belief in deities has affected life in India by...
asking people to choose one god over the other.
inspiring many holidays like Ramayana.
inspiring song writing.
Making it easier to give offerings
19
In the Hindu Caste system, Vaishyas were...
priests
merchants
rulers
servants
20
In Hinduism, who is considered the consort of Brahma?
Parvati
Lakshmi
Sita
Saraswati
21
What image best represents samsara, the Hindu cycle of birth, life, and death?
Wheel
Pyramid
Tree
Cow
22
The Hindu god Shiva _____________ the universe.
creates
loves
preserves
destroys
23
Hindus believe that all deities are different aspects of _________________.
Brahman
Vishnun
Brahma
Vishnu
24
Hinduism is considered a ________________ religion.
Poly-Theistic
Atheistic
Mono-Theistic
Pan-Theistic
25
Which deity destroys all the old/useless so that new can be created?
Sarasvati
Sita
Vishnu
Shiva
26
The belief in Brahman has affected life in India by...
inspiring Hindus to build and visit temples.
making life harder.
Giving people karma.
asking people to visit their neighbors.
27
In the Hindu Caste system, Kshatriyas were...
priests
rulers
servants
merchants
28
Religious Scholars belonged to which Hindu Caste?
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Brahmins
29
In Hinduism, the actions of good and evil a person has committed in past lives is called...
Karma
Trimurti
Shakti
Dharma
30
In the Hindu Caste system, Brahmins were...
merchants
priests
servants
warriors
31
Which deity is Usually depicted with monogamous birds......
Radha
Parvati
Saraswati
Durga
32
In Hinduism, to live as one should by performing one's duties is known as...
Dharma
Shakti
Trimurti
Karma
33
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.
34
The Hindu god Brahma _____________ the universe.
loves
preserves
destroys
creates
35
How is Karma related to the Caste system?
People born into a low cast can't improve their karma.
People born into a low caste can rise to a higher caste.
People are in a caste because of their past lives.
People are in a caste because of how much money they have.
36
Merchants belonged to which Hindu Caste?
Untouchables
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
37
What do many historians believe about the origins of Hinduism?
The Aryans brought the idea of belief in just one god.
The Aryans introduced the practice of ritual bathing.
Hinduism can be found in artifacts of India's first people.
Hinduism was likely founded by a single leader.
38
The Hindu god Vishnu ____________ the universe.
preserves
loves
destroys
creates
39
In Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are referred to as the...
Trimurti
Shakti
Karma
Dharma
40
Sanitation workers belonged to which Hindu Caste?
Shudras
Vaishyas
Untouchables
Kshatriyas
41
In Hinduism, the Lotus flower is a symbol of _________________.
Purity and Beauty
Bravery and Beauty
Honesty and Beauty
Honesty and Purity
42
Which deity has matted hair, a third eye, and a trident in his hand?
Vishnu
Shiva
Sarasvati
Sita
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Based on Vishnu's appearance, what do you know about Hindus' beliefs about Vishnu?
He is very wise.
He is constantly being rebirthed.
He is very strong.
He sees all things.
