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Hindus believe that karma only impacts one's current life and has no effect on future rebirths.
True
False
2
What determines a Hindu's caste and social duties according to tradition?
Their education
Their birth and Dharma
Their wealth
Their Karma alone
3
Which deity is known as the preserver of the universe?
Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva
Rama
4
The Path of Knowledge (Jnana Yoga) requires a seeker to:
Engage in acts of selfless service
Develop devotion to a personal deity
Perform rituals and sacrifices
Study scriptures, meditate, and seek self-realization
5
Mandalas, sacred geometric designs, are used in Hinduism for meditation and spiritual symbolism.
True
False
6
What role does a
Guru
play in Hinduism?
Spiritual teacher/guide for discples to gain wisdom & enlightenment
Responsible for teaching Hindu mythology
A ritual performer who leads public ceremonies
A political leader who influences Hindu society
7
Hindus believe that deities can take earthly forms known as what?
Avatar
Mantra
Murti
Guru
8
What is a key element of Puja that involves presenting items like fruit and sweets to a deity?
Mantra
Ahimsa
Murti
Offerings
9
What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism, which frees the soul from the cycle of rebirth?
Atman
Dharma
Moksha
Karma
10
How does the idea of "Marry who you love vs. love who you marry" relate to Hindu culture?
Hindu culture does not allow freedom in choosing a spouse.
Hindu culture only supports love marriages.
Hindu culture prioritizes romantic love over duty.
Hindu culture values arranged marriages, where love develops later.
11
Ahimsa, the principle of non-violence, was a key philosophy used by Mahatma Gandhi in India's independence movement.
False
True
12
What is Holi, the festival of colors, best known for?
Worshiping at temples only
Fasting for an entire day
Throwing coloured powders
Lighting oil lamps
13
In Hinduism, what is the eternal soul that is reborn in Samsara?
Atman
Murti
Brahman
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14
The sacred syllable "Aum" is believed to represent which three major aspects of the universe?
The three main paths of Yoga
The three stages of life: birth, life, and death
The Trimurti—Brahma (creation), Vishnu (preservation), Shiva (destruction)
The past, present, and future
15
Hindus believe that Vishnu has never taken any earthly forms or incarnations.
True
False
16
The Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga) is most associated with:
Selfless action without attachment to results
Physical discipline through meditation and postures
Logical reasoning and philosophical study
Deep emotional connection and worship of a deity
17
Who were considered outside the four main castes and historically faced discrimination?
Kshatriyas
Dalits (Untouchables)
Brahmins
Vaishyas
18
Which Hindu deity is often depicted with four faces and is known as the creator?
Shiva
Saraswati
Brahma
Vishnu
19
How is
Puja
in Hinduism similar to
Catholic Mass
?
Both are performed only on special holidays or festivals
Both are focused solely on the communal sharing of food
Both involve chanting, prayers, and offerings to connect with the divine
Both require the presence of a deity in physical form during the ceremony
20
How does
Ahimsa
(non-violence) relate to
the sacred cow
in Hinduism?
It requires Hindus to worship cows in temples
It allows cows to be sacrificed in rituals
Hindus protect cows and avoid eating meat as a sign of respect for life
It promotes using cows only for farming
21
What concept describes the illusion of the material world?
Maya
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
22
Puja, a Hindu worship ritual, can be performed at home or in a temple.
False
True
23
Which Hindu ceremony marks a boy's entrance into the study of the Vedas?
Puja
Sacred Thread Ceremony
Holi
Upanishads
24
Which Hindu deity is considered the remover of obstacles and is often worshiped at the beginning of new ventures?
Vishnu
Ganesha
Saraswati
Shiva
25
Which Hindu principle teaches non-violence and respect for all living beings?
Puja
Mantra
Avatar
Ahimsa
26
Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil?
Navaratri
Diwali
Holi
Ganesh Chaturthi
27
What are the Three Paths to Liberation (Moksha) in Hinduism?
The Path of Knowledge , The Path of Ritual, The Path of Meditation
The Path of Devotion , The Path of Knowledge, The Path of Good Works
The Path of Action, The Path of Worship, The Path of Physical Discipline
The Path of Action, The Path of Devotion, The Path of Meditation
28
Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that continues indefinitely. Moksha is liberation from the cycle.
True
False
29
The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu text in which Krishna teaches Arjuna about duty and devotion.
True
False
30
What is the name of a Hindu temple?
Murti
Mandir
Guru
Puja
31
How does the Path of Good Works (Karma Yoga) help a person attain Moksha?
By performing selfless actions without expecting rewards
By renouncing all worldly duties and living in isolation
By engaging in physical exercise and controlling the mind
By memorizing and chanting sacred texts
32
Which sense is NOT traditionally engaged in a Hindu Puja
Balance
Sight
Taste
Hearing
33
Which caste is traditionally associated with warriors and rulers?
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Brahmins
34
In Hinduism, the belief in the presence of many gods and deities is referred to as:
Polytheism
Monotheism
Karma
Ahimsa
35
The caste system in Hindu society is based solely on a person’s wealth and social status.
False
True
36
Moksha is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that continues indefinitely.
False
True
37
In Hinduism, which three deities make up the
Trimurti
, representing creation, preservation, and destruction?
Brahma, Shiva, Hanuman
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha
Vishnu, Brahma, Rama
38
Why is the cow considered sacred in Hinduism?
They symbolize strength, wealth, abundance, and motherly love.
It is seen as the physical embodiment of the god Vishnu.
The cow is solely honored for its role in agriculture and farming.
Only respected in certain regions of India/has no religious significance
39
Why are the Three Paths to Liberation (Moksha) important in Hinduism?
They focus mainly on rituals to please the gods
Only the disciplined and intelligent can attain liberation
They are only for monks who renounce the world
They offer different ways to achieve Moksha based on one’s nature
