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INDIA AND HINDUISM!
INDIA AND HINDUISM!
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Play the following Quiz to test your knowledge on all things related to India and Hinduism!
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1
Which of the following empires took control of India for several long years?
Gupta Empire
Mughal Empire
Tamil Empire
Mauryan Empire
2
T/F India is still technically under direct rule by the British today.
True
False
3
Which of the following statements is FALSE about Hinduism today?
Hinduism is the largest religion in the world
Hindus believe that animals are more important than humans
Hindus and Muslims co-exist peacefully in India
Hinduism and Buddhism are both polytheistic
4
In its ancient history, which group of people took over India?
China and Russia
Greece and Persia
Japan and Korea
Egypt and Ghana
5
Which of the following statements is FALSE about India's geography?
There is a desert that separates India and Pakistan called the Thar
Much of Southern India is located on a plateau
The Ganges River is one of the holiest rivers in the world
Mt. Everest is located in India
6
T/F In the religion of Hinduism there are both male and female godesses.
False
True
7
T/F Even though there is a President, there is also a parliament that passes laws in India.
True
False
8
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Indus River Valley?
Two of the most famous cities are Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
The valley had some of the best fertile soil in the world
The cities were well organized with straight streets and homes
The homes had advanced drainage and water systems
9
What is India's longest river?
Yamuna River
Brahmaptura River
Ganges River
Indus River
10
Which European country took control of India and ruled it as its own colony throughout modern history?
France
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
11
T/T Just like Christianity, Judaism and Islam - there is a central text to Hinduism.
False
True
12
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about Indian culture?
The dot that Indians chose to get on their head is called bindi
Most Indian food is prepared with rice, veggies, bread and spices
Women wear Saris and men wear dhotis
The most popular sport in India is baseball
13
Which of the following Hindu Gods is known as the Creator God?
Shiva
Ganesha
Brahma
Vishnu
14
Hindus worship in thru which of the following ways?
Works of Good Deeds and Actions
By learning/reciting from sacred stories and texts
Shrine Worship
Through Celebrating Holidays
15
T/F Historians to this day do not know exactly why the Indus River Valley disappered.
True
False
16
Which of the following Hindu Gods is known as the Destroyer God?
Shiva
Rama
Durga
Parvati
17
T/F Technically speaking, the caste system is outlawed by the Indian government.
True
False
18
What type of government does India have today?
Anarchy
Authoritarian
Democracy
Oligarchy
19
Which type of varna is at the top of the Indian caste sytem (these people are priests/academics).
Sudras
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
20
Hindus believe in all of the following things EXCEPT?
That there are god-like forces in most things
That karma can affect you based off of your actions
That you should forcibly convert all those who do not believe in Hinduism
That you can achieve a state of moksha and be liberated
21
Which of the following statements BEST explains how Indians interept stories of Gods/Goddesses?
Stories explain creation of the world
Stories explain morals and behavior
Stories explain the power of different forces in the world
Stories explain what the heavens and cosmos are like
22
Which of the following Hindu Gods is known as the Preserver God?
Shiva
Ganesha
Vishnu
Indra
23
All of the following countries touch India EXCEPT?
China
Nepal
Thailand
Bangladesh
24
T/F Hinduism is technically the oldest religion in the world.
False
True
25
What is the capital of India?
Bangalore
Calcutta
Mumbai
New Delhi
