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Chapter 15 - Hinduism
Chapter 15 - Hinduism
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What are the origins and beliefs of Hinduism?
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What change marked the transition from early Vedic religion to Brahmanism?
Different Indian groups' gods became part of the religion.
As rituals grew complex, a class arose to perform them.
As scholars learned Sanskrit, oral traditions were written.
As the land became crowded, many people moved to the cities.
2
This story character is a role model as both a man and a ruler.
Rama
Holi
Shiva
Ganesha
3
Why should someone in India study Sanskrit?
to read the ancient texts
to understand road signs
to talk to ordinary people
to run for political office
4
One sacred Hindu text which contains stories about deities battling evil is the
Bible
Ramayana
Torah
Holi
5
The ancient social class system was called varna. What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?
Each caste had its own duties.
Caste determined social status.
Religious texts defined the castes.
People married within their caste.
6
Which object best represents samsara: the Hindu view of life, death, and rebirth?
pyramid
dog
wheel
tree
7
Which job was a Sudra most likely to do?
plow a field
hold a government post
herd sheep
interpret religious law
8
To Hindus, the soul is part of
Brahman
Brahma
Shiva
Vishnu
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In some Hindu traditions, Brahma is the creator and Vishnu is the preserver.What does Shiva do?
swim
sing
teach
destroy
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How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals.
People in different castes work different jobs.
People's caste determines which deities they worship.
People are in a caste because of how they lived past lives.
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This Hindu deity embodies the female powers of the universe.
Ganesha
Devi
Wonder Woman
Krishna
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He was once a Hindu Prince.
Jesus
Solomon
Mohammad
Buddha
13
Untouchables are also known as
Mets.
Brahmins.
Dalits.
peasants.
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In the caste system, how were people in India placed into certain social classes?
by wealth
by skill
by birth
by education
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Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in respect for life?
cow
lion
elephant
camel
16
Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?
They shared all their goods.
They were considered unclean.
They had to eat a special diet.
They wanted to stay pure.
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"I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to be a warrior." Which caste?
Shudras
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
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Who were the Aryans?
the highest caste in Indian society
a nomadic people who moved into India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
the original tribes of southern India
19
Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples or mandirs?
They are small to not distract worshipers.
They are built far from cities.
They face west toward the setting sun.
They contain elaborate sculptures.
20
The festival of Divali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the changing of the seasons.
the food from a good harvest.
the long life of the wise elders.
the victory of good over evil.
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When you finally leave the cycle of samsara, you achieve
heaven
moksha
wisdom
reincarnation
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The Vedic religion is named for the Vedas, which are
a collection of sacred texts.
the temples where rituals are performed.
a group of people from India.
the three most important deities.
