Intro to Hinduism

How old is Hinduism?

• Over 5,000 years

• Over 4,000 years

• Over 2,000 years

• Over 3,000 years

What are the core values of Hinduism?

• Honesty and compassion

• Revenge and competition

• Wealth and power

• Fame and success

What is the oldest Veda?

• Rig Veda

• Atharva Veda

• Sama Veda

• Yajur Veda

What introduced the Caste System according to Hindu texts?

• A hymn dedicated to Brahma

• The battle of Mahabharata

• The teachings of Buddha

• The arrival of the British

What are the four goals Hindus should pursue according to the Vedas?

• Artha, Kama, Moksha, Dharma

• Study, Work, Retirement, Renunciation

• Wealth, Fame, Power, Success

• Love, Happiness, Satisfaction, Peace

What does karma imply in Hinduism?

• Life is predetermined and unchangeable

• Wealth determines one's future

• Actions in this life affect future lives

• Only prayers can change one's fate

What significant change did Buddhism introduce compared to Hinduism?

• Rejection of the caste system

• Worship of multiple gods

• Focus on material wealth

• Introduction of the caste system

What was the impact of British rule on Hindu practices?

• Promoted equality among all castes

• Eliminated the caste system

• Focused on the abolition of religious practices

• Made the caste system more rigid