Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth

What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?

the way of one's role in society

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

The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings

a nomadic people who moved into India

According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

four main social classes that lead to a functioning society

Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

They did work others considered lowly

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Lesson 15 - Hinduism

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1
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
destroy a Hindu's social status
maintain the rigid caste system
perform yoga properly
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
2
What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?
one's relationship with Shiva
the way of one's role in society
the way one reads in Sanskrit
one's relationship with their Brahman
3
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?
The caste system did not evolve from Jatis
The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings
The caste system prevented Gandhi from increasing his power
The caste system allowed Hindus to marry Catholics
4
Who were the Aryans?
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
the highest caste in Indian society
the original tribes of southern India
a nomadic people who moved into India
5
Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?
elephant
cow
camel
lion
6
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to talk to ordinary people
to read the ancient texts
to run for political office
to understand road signs
7
To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
Shiva
the sun
Brahman
the ocean
8
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the changing of the seasons
the food from a good harvest
the victory of good over evil
the long life of the wise elders
9
According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?
four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation
the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
10
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
a group of people from Europe
the temples where rituals were performed
a collection of sacred texts
the three most important deities
11
In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates, Vishnu preserves, and Shiva
enlarges
perfects
teaches
transforms
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Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They did work others considered lowly
They wanted to stay pure
They had to eat a special diet
They shared all their goods

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