Hinduism

Vedic religion called for the division of society into four main social classes.  What were these classes called and who belonged to them? (in order)

• 1. Brahmins = priests, 2. Kshatriyas = rulers & warriors, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers
• 1. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers, 2. Kshatriyas = rulers & warriors, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Brahmins = priests
• The is no class system in Vedic religion.
• 1. Kshatriyas = rulers & warrior, 2. Brahmins = priests, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers

What is significance of the two epic poems, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana?

• None of the options are correct.
• Part of the body of sacred Hindu literature.
• Both options are correct.
• Conveyed religious and philosophical ideas and provided a model for Hindu life.

Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?

• Hindus believe in one God.
• Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.
• Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.
• Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.

If a young woman is helping a man learn to read in rural India, which Hindu belief is she following?

• She is following her dharma by performing her duties and living in an honorable way.
• She is following her karma by performing her duties an dliving in an honorable way.
• She has reached moksha.
• This has nothing to do with Hinduism.

Why do many Indians make pilgrimages to the Ganges River?

• They want to help clean up the pollution.
• To get baptized in its waters.
• To visit the holy sites along the rive and purify themselves in its waters.
• To drink the water and irrigate their crops.

What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?

• Football
• Cricket
• Jazzercise
• Yoga

In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  

• Moksha
• Karma
• Ahimsa
• Shiva

What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?

• Hinduism
• Vishnu
• Caste
• Moksha

In which country did Hinduism originate?

• Myanmar
• United States
• Japan
• India

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham
• Jesus
• Siddhartha 
• No real founder