Hinduism

What is the oldest living religion in the world?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Approximately how many Hindus live around the world?

• Over one billion

• 500 million

• 750 million

• 1.5 billion

Where did the Saraswati-Indus civilization develop?

• Middle East

• Southeast Asia

• North Africa

• Indian subcontinent

What is the Vedic culture also known as?

• Chola culture

• Gupta culture

• Mauryan culture

• Harappan culture

Which river is mentioned in the Rigveda as the most mighty?

• Yamuna

• Saraswati

• Ganga

• Indus

What does the word 'Hindu' originate from?

• Sindhu, meaning 'river'

• Hind, meaning 'culture'

• Indus, meaning 'valley'

• Sanskrit, meaning 'ancient'

Which epic is known as the world's longest?

• Ramayana

• Odyssey

• Mahabharata

• Iliad

What is the central concept of Hinduism that includes righteousness and ethics?

• Dharma

• Yoga

• Karma

• Moksha

Who led India's independence using nonviolent means?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Bhagat Singh

What does the Hindu concept of karma refer to?

• Cycle of rebirth

• Ritual practices

• The law of cause and effect

• Path to enlightenment