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Students will review the section of the chapter on Hinduism.
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In Vedas there were 4 main 'varnas', or social divisions. Today this is known as what in India?
Hinduism
Sudras
Caste System
Sadhus
2
Who had the best god?
Mine did
They are all part of one supreme universal spirit.
3
How does a person improve their Karma?
By bathing in the Ganges
All of the above
Following the rules of your caste.
Through positive actions and thoughts.
4
There are 3 major forms of Brahman. These are Brahma, Siva, Vishnu.
True
False
5
Hinduisms 3 major gods Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu are part of a single universal spirit called...
Brahman
Indra
Sarasvati
Ganesha
6
Not everyone agreed with Hindu beliefs. One such group that practiced non-violence were the ...
Jains
Vaisyas
Mokshas
Vaisyas
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Hinduism has its roots in another religion developed by the Aryans called...........
Veda
Aryanism
Brahmanism
Mahayana
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in early Hinduism women were not allowed to study the Vedas.
False
True
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Why did caste rules develop?
To keep undesirables from renting the apartment next door.
To avoid bad Karma
To maintain the purity of race.
To keep classes distinct and maintain social order.
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The last book of Vedic texts is a commentary on the original Vedas. This book is called the ...
Samaveda
Rig Veda
Upanishads
Yajurveda
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In many places this man has a terrible disfigurement but in India many people revere him. Why?
Because he is unique
He has overcome his disability
He is a Sadhu
He may be a manifestation of Ganesh.
12
Jains believed that the Brahma had too much control and that Hinduism was to focused on ritual.
True
False
13
The effects of good or bad actions on ones soul is called what?
Qi
Karma
Vibes
Brahma
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What would happen if a person broke the caste rules?
Banishment from family and caste to become untouchables.
They would be killed
They would pay a fine
They must make a sacrifice to Shiva
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Which is an example of rules for caste members?
Shudras (workers) are not allowed to see/hear the Vedas
You can't marry outside of your caste.
All of the above
You can't eat with someone from outside your caste.
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Brahmanism has 4 sacred texts called the Vedas. The oldest of the Vedas is called the.....
Rigveda
Sutras
Upanishads
Tora
