History Ch 5 Part 2

What term is used to describe the religious duties of Hindus?

• Karma

• Moksha

• Dharma

• Yoga

Which of the following is NOT listed as a part of Hindu religious duties?

• Prayer and rituals

• Bringing money to priests

• Reading the Vedas daily

• Personal discipline

What is the ultimate goal of fulfilling religious duties in Hinduism according to the text?

• To achieve wealth and prosperity

• To become one with Brahman

• To be reborn into a higher caste

• To gain respect in society

What is the belief in Hinduism that your soul will live again in another life called?

• Karma

• Moksha

• Reincarnation

• Dharma

According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reincarnated?

• The person's wealth in their present life

• The karma built up in their present incarnation

• The person's social status

• The person's religious practices

What is the result of good deeds in terms of reincarnation in Hinduism?

• Good karma and a worse life next time

• Bad karma and a better life next time

• Good karma and a better life next time

• No effect on the next life

What does bad karma result in for the next life according to Hindu beliefs?

• A better life next time around

• No change in the quality of life

• A worse life next time around

• Immediate moksha

What is the written legacy left by ancient Hindus called?

• The Sutras

• The Vedas

• The Upanishads

• The Puranas

What does the word 'Veda' mean in Sanskrit?

• Power

• Ritual

• Knowledge

• History

Which is the oldest Veda?

• Sama-Veda

• Yajur-Veda

• Atharva-Veda

• Rig-Veda