Hinduism Ch 15

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Mohandas Gandhi

• There was no single founder

• Buddha

In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?

• by skill

• by birth

• by wealth

• by education

A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which caste?

“I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior.”

• Shudras

• Vaishyas

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

If an ancient Hindu person belongs to the Vaishya caste they can marry

• anyone they want

• someone in their caste

• someone in a lower caste

• no one because they are an Untouchable

Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?

• They wanted to stay pure.

• They shared all their goods.

• They had to eat a special diet.

• They were considered unclean.

What does dharma stand for?

• duty, law, service

• obligation, duty, service

• law, obligation, service

• law, obligation, duty

If Hindus live according to their dharma, they

• follow the law.

• fulfill their obligations.

• perform their duties.

• all of the above

What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?

• They acknowledge the social superiority of the untouchables.

• They escape the cycle of rebirth and are united with Brahman.

• They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.

• They withdraw from society and spend their days in prayer.

To Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of

• Shiva.

• the sun.

• Brahman

• the ocean.

What do Hindus believe happens to the soul?

• the soul is reborn into a new body after a person dies

• the soul goes to heaven

• they believe there is no soul