Hinduism

What is the name of the ultimate reality or the essence of the universe in Hinduism?

• Vishnu
• Krishna
• Brahman
• Shiva

Which deity is responsible for the destruction of the universe in Hinduism?

• Shiva

• Vishnu
• Brahma

• Ganesha

Which deity is responsible for the preservation of the universe in Hinduism?

• Brahma

• Lakshmi

• Shiva

• Vishnu

Which deity is responsible for the creation of the universe in Hinduism?

• Brahma
• Ganesha
• Shiva
• Vishnu

Which of the following is NOT one of the Vedas?

• Rig veda

• Atharva veda

• Sama veda

• Yajur veda

This sacred text which means “knowledge” or Sacred Lore” has four parts that form the shruti and are considered primary sources and the most authoritative texts of the Hindu faith.

• Vedas

• Upanishads

• Bhagavad Gita

• Mahabharata

For all Hindus, there are four desirable goals of life or Purushartha. Which among the following is not one of the four?

• Kama

• Artha

• Dharma

• Samsara

This religion is also referred to as Sanatana Dharma, which means eternal faith or the eternal way things are (truth).

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

This is the world’s longest poem and another major Sanskrit literature of old India which is composed of around one hundred thousand verses.

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

• Bhagavad Gita

• Upanishads

They are the warrior class in the Caste System, specializing in the science of arms, ammunition, strategies, and tactics of warfare

• Vaishyas
• Brahmins
• Sudras
• Kshatriyas