a nomadic people who moved into India

Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.

Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

They did work others considered lowly.

Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples?

They contain elaborate sculptures.

What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?

the way of one's role in society

According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

four main social classes that lead to a functioning society

Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?

The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.

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Lesson 15: Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

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1
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to run for political office
to read the ancient texts
to talk to ordinary people
to understand road signs
2
Who were the Aryans?
a nomadic people who moved into India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
the highest caste in Indian society
the original tribes of southern India
3
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
destroy a Hindu's social status.
perform yoga properly.
maintain the rigid caste system.
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
4
Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do?
herd sheep
interpret religious law
hold a government post
plow a field
5
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They had to eat a special diet.
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods.
They did work others considered lowly.
6
Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples?
They face west toward the setting sun.
They are placed as far from cities as possible.
They contain elaborate sculptures.
They are small so as not to distract worshipers.
7
What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?
the way of one's role in society
one's relationship with their Brahman
one's relationship with Shiva
the way one reads in Sanskrit
8
According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?
the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation
9
Who would've spoken these words “I'm learning about battle. My father shows me how to use weapons to be a good warrior."
Brahmins
Shudras
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
10
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
the temples where rituals were performed.
the three most important deities.
a group of people from Europe.
a collection of sacred texts.
11
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?
The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.
The caste system prevented Gandhi from increasing his power.
The caste system did not evolve from the jatis.
The caste system allowed Hindus to marry Catholics.
12
In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?
teaches
perfects
transforms
enlarges
13
Which image best represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death?
C
B
D
A
14
Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?
the elephant
the camel
the lion
the cow
15
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the changing of the seasons.
the victory of good over evil.
the food from a good harvest.
the long life of the wise elders.
16
To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
Shiva.
Brahman.
the sun.
the ocean.

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