Hinduism Quiz - Cogito Hinduism explained

What is the Sanskrit name for the Indus River?

• Sindhu

• Hindu

• Sanskrit

• Sanātana

What is the concept of Brahman in Hinduism?

• A formless, genderless, source of all reality

• A specific god in the Hindu pantheon

• The creator of the universe

• The ultimate goal of human life

What is the belief in karma in Hinduism?

• Actions in the past affect us today and our actions today affect our soul's future

• The pursuit of prosperity and good reputation

• The release from the cycles of rebirth

• The proper behavior to maintain balance in the universe

What is the goal in Hindu life?

• To achieve moksha and be freed from the cycle of life and death

• To follow the Vedas and Upanishads

• To worship the gods and goddesses

• To maintain balance in the universe

What are the Vedas?

• Hindu sacred books of knowledge

• Hindu denominations

• Hindu gods and goddesses

• Hindu philosophical texts

What is the belief in cyclical time in Hinduism?

• Time is a series of cycles with each cycle containing four ages or yugas

• Time has a beginning and an ending

• Time is an illusion

• Time is linear and continuous

What is the meaning of dharma in Hinduism?

• Proper behavior to maintain balance in the universe

• The pursuit of prosperity and good reputation

• The release from the cycles of rebirth

• The ultimate reality

What are the four goals a person should aim for in Hinduism?

• Dharma, artha, kama, and moksha

• Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra

• Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi

• Karma, yoga, meditation, and devotion

Who is the creator god in Hinduism?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Ganesha

Who is the preserver god in Hinduism?

• Vishnu

• Brahma

• Shiva

• Ganesha