Hinduism

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The Bhagavad Gita excerpt above emphasizes which of the following principles? The importance of following one's dharma (duty) without attachment to the outcomes, The necessity of abandoning all actions in pursuit of enlightenment, The superiority of meditation over action in achieving moksha, The rejection of material wealth and social obligations

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The importance of following one's dharma (duty) without attachment to the outcomes

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Which of the following best reflects the connection between the Bhagavad Gita and the broader Hindu belief system? It emphasizes a singular path to liberation through meditation and renunciation., It promotes a universal rejection of the caste system., It provides a moral framework for fulfilling one's caste-based responsibilities as part of the path to liberation., It introduces the concept of reincarnation for the first time in Hindu thought.

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It provides a moral framework for fulfilling one's caste-based responsibilities as part of the path to liberation.

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How does the idea of samsara (rebirth) relate to the development of the caste system in classical India?

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It justified caste hierarchy as a reflection of one’s spiritual progress in past lives.

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The Upanishads contributed to the evolution of Indian religious thought by introducing which of the following ideas?
The importance of ritual sacrifice as the only path to liberation,
The concept of moksha as the ultimate goal of human existence,
The rejection of the caste system in favor of spiritual equality,
The identification of Brahman as a single deity to be worshipped

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The concept of moksha as the ultimate goal of human existence

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Which of the following statements best explains the role of the Vedas in early Indian civilization? Options: 1. They introduced the concept of karma and the laws of dharma. 2. They served as the primary texts for Buddhist teachings. 3. They provided a foundation for religious rituals. 4. They rejected the use of caste distinctions in religious practice.

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They provided a foundation for religious rituals.

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Which of the following distinguished Hinduism from religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam?
Hinduism’s emphasis on a single historical founder, Its missionary efforts to spread beyond India, The absence of a centralized belief system or single tradition, Its rejection of spiritual diversity in favor of uniform practices

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The absence of a centralized belief system or single tradition

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In philosophical Hinduism, the concept of moksha is most similar to which of the following ideas in another belief system?
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The Buddhist concept of nirvana,
The Confucian idea of filial piety,
The Christian belief in salvation through grace,
The Daoist pursuit of harmony with nature

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The Buddhist concept of nirvana

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How did Hinduism adapt to the cultural diversity of South Asia? A. By rejecting external influences and remaining a single tradition B. By incorporating diverse beliefs, rituals, and deities into its framework C. By prioritizing the teachings of the Upanishads over the Vedas D. By requiring uniformity of practice among all communities

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By incorporating diverse beliefs, rituals, and deities into its framework

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Which of the following reflects the significance of the Upanishads in Indian thought?
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They institutionalized the caste system as a political hierarchy.
They shifted focus from external rituals to philosophical introspection.
They expanded the role of women in religious ceremonies.
They introduced reincarnation as a feature of Buddhist, not Hindu, thought.

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They shifted focus from external rituals to philosophical introspection.

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What does the term "Karma" refer to in Hindu philosophy?

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Actions and their consequences