Hinduism Reading Quiz

What are the four Vedas mentioned as Hinduism's holy writings?

• Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda

• Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Bhagavad Gita

• Upanishads, Puranas, Ramayana, Mahabharata

• Vedanta, Sutras, Smritis, Shruti

Which two epic poems are mentioned as important to Hinduism, telling stories of heroic deeds?

• Ramayana and Mahabharata

• Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads

• Vedas and Sutras

• Puranas and Smritis

What is the ultimate goal of Hindus according to the text?

• To achieve dharma

• To be reincarnated

• To achieve moksha

• To follow the Vedas

Who is the god that is described as the universal god or spirit in Hinduism?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahma

• Krishna

What does the Mahabharata teach about?

• The creation of the universe

• The story of Rama fighting evil

• Each person's duty and living righteously

• The cycle of reincarnation

According to the text, what happens to people's souls according to Hindu beliefs?

• They merge with the god Brahma

• They are reincarnated after death

• They rest in heaven

• They become part of the universal spirit

What does Brahma's four faces represent in Hinduism?

• The four seasons

• The four directions

• The four Vedas

• The four elements

What does the lotus flower in Brahma's hand symbolize?

• Knowledge of the Vedas

• Concentration and control of the mind

• Nature and all living things

• Water used during creation

What is Vishnu known as in the Mahabharata and Ramayana?

• The Preserver god

• The Creator god

• Lord Shiva

• Lord Krishna

What does the color yellow on Vishnu's attire represent?

• His strength

• His knowledge

• His wealth

• His power