World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery - Hinduism Quiz

What is the sacred text of Hinduism?

• Tripitaka

• Quran

• Vedas

• Bible

Who is the supreme god in Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Krishna

• Vishnu

• Shiva

What is the ultimate goal of human life in Hinduism?

• Moksha

• Material wealth

• Worldly success

• Eternal youth

What is the concept of karma in Hinduism?

• Karma is the Hindu god of destruction and rebirth.

• The concept of karma is the belief that a person's actions in this life have no impact on their future lives.

• The concept of karma is the belief that a person's actions in this life will determine their fate in future lives.

• Karma is the practice of meditation and yoga to achieve enlightenment.

What are the four stages of life in Hinduism?

• Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Elderly

• Birth, School, Work, Retirement

• Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa

• Infancy, Toddler, Teenager, Adult

What is the significance of the festival Diwali in Hinduism?

• It commemorates the birth of Lord Vishnu

• It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year

• It is a festival dedicated to the goddess Kali

• It celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

What are the main deities in the Hindu pantheon?

• Krishna, Rama, and Hanuman

• Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

• Ganesha, Lakshmi, and Saraswati

• Indra, Agni, and Varuna

What is the concept of dharma in Hinduism?

• The Hindu god of creation

• The moral and ethical duties and responsibilities of an individual

• The Hindu festival of lights

• A type of Hindu meditation

What are the major branches or denominations within Hinduism?

• Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism

• Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism

• Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism

• Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Mormonism

What is the importance of the Ganges River in Hinduism?

• It is considered sacred and is used for spiritual cleansing and religious ceremonies.

• It is used for agricultural purposes only

• It has no significance in Hinduism

• It is considered a source of pollution in Hinduism