Hinduism Review Flashcards

1

What part of the world has the highest concentration of Hindus?

The USA
India
China
Indonesia

2

What is the ganges?

The holy text
Liquid god
The highest god.
The sacred city

3

In a Hindu wedding what is not done.

Walk around the fire
tie the garments together
They kiss the bride.
wear a necklace

4

Hinduism is defined by:

Holidays
The Culture
Lack of absolutes
The Ganges

5

In the home Hindus will:

Make an alter to their family diety
Always wear a bindi
Invite converts over for dinner
Only wear traditional clothing

6

What is the second stage of life?

novice
holy man
house holder
student

7

What is the goal of Hinduism?

heaven
moshka
reincarnation
Burial in the Ganges

8

What are these evidence of: Karma, rituals, gifts to idols, etc.

Meditation
Buddhism
Merit Based Religion
All of India's culture

9

Which is not one of the major beliefs

Truth is eternal
Everyone should strive to achieve dharma
Praying is essential for reaching heaven
Brahman is Truth and Reality

10

How many gods are in Hinduism?

3,000
1
10,000
333 million

11

What is the role of a guru

heals the sick
spiritual guide
takes confession
Answers prayers

12

The founder of Hinduism was:

Varanasi
Ragas
Ganges
There was not founder

13

How many "stages" of life are there in Hinduism?

Too many to count due to reincarnation.
10
3
4

14

Hinduism is most similar to what religion in beliefs of afterlife?

Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism

15

Why do Hindus wear a bindi between their eyes?

It represents the 3rd eye looking inward.
To show their married.
To show they have completed puja for the day.
It represents they have a family member who is a holy man.

Hinduism Review

Questions 15

Hinduism Review

Questions 15