Hinduism Quiz

Which of these is not a Hindu god?

What animal is most sacred to Hindus?

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

The rebirth of the soul into bodily form is called:

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

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

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

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

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

This is the Hindu word for reincarnation.

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

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

The word ______ is the teacher or master of Hinduism.

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

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

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

Where do Hindus worship?

When did India split into 2 countries?

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

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

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

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

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

The supreme God of Hinduism is called:

What is the 2nd leading religion in India?

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

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

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

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

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

The primary sacred language of Hinduism.

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

Who is the founder of Hinduism?