Hinduism Lesson 15

Who founded Hinduism?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• No single person founded Hinduism

• Buddha in Lotus

• Hare Krishna

Monism is...

• The study of monkeys

• The idea that there is only one right way to live

• The idea that there is only on deity, Brahman

• The idea that all existing things in reality come from one original source

What are other names for Hinduism?

• Buddhism and Gandhism

• Judaism and Islam

• Santana Dharma and Brahmanism

• Brahmanism and Buddhism

Which is the highest class in the social order?

• Shundras

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brhamins

Which is the lowest class in the social order?

• Untouchables

• Shudras

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

The Vedas describe four main social classes, or (a)   , necessary to a functioning society. (page 167)

Indian freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi criticized the ideas of hierarchy and discrimination within the (a)   system. (page 167)

What is the name for the supreme power or divine force of Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Allah

• Santana Dharma

• God

The Vedas are a collection of sacred texts, hymns, prayers, and teachings written in _________.

• oral tradition

• Sanskrit

• Indian

• Brahman

The _____ were based on one's occupation or job, as well as birth, unlike the varnas.

• varnas

• castes

• jatis

• vedas