Hinduism Quiz

Where does Hinduism rank as far as largest religions in the United States?

Which of these Hindu gods is the Preserver and Protector, and is also known as Krishna?

Which country ruled India in the 1800's and 1900's?

River sacred to Hindus because they believe it poured from heaven to free the world from sin?

Which group of people were at the head of the caste system in India?

The conclusion of the Vedas that explains how a person can become enlightened is called the:

The end goal of Hinduism where one's soul is united with Brahman.

The life of the Aryans was focused around the ______, or central fireplace.

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

Where does Hinduism rank as far as largest religions in the world?

Where do Hindus worship?

Adds up the positive and negative deeds and there will be consequences for them.

When did India split into 2 countries?

_______ refers to the belief systems that attribute souls or spirits to animals, plants, etc...

"Divine law" or the path that a Hindu should take and the duties they are expected to perform.

What is the 2nd leading religion in India?

What new country was formed after India split into 2 countries?

People that migrated & mixed with natives of India & brought beliefs later called Hinduism?

Breathing and meditation exercises that Hindus perform as part of their beliefs.

Hindus meditate, perform devotions, rituals, & the ____ which is a ceremonial dinner for a god.

The Hindu belief in nonviolence because all living things are sacred is called:

This is the Hindu word for reincarnation.

___ led India to independence & inspired movements for civil rights & freedom across the world.

The word ______ is the teacher or master of Hinduism.

For most Hindus their diet does not consist of which of these foods?

The name of the lowest group in the caste system that do the dirtiest jobs in society.

The rebirth of the soul into bodily form is called:

The supreme God of Hinduism is called:

What animal is most sacred to Hindus?

Goal of Hinduism that refers to having success in their economic life and material prosperity.

The primary sacred language of Hinduism.

Religious beliefs including hymns & rituals that Aryans brought with them that became Hinduism.

Which of these is not a Hindu god?