Religious Demographics in India (1981)

Which caste is associated with merchants and landowners?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Sudra

Which group was especially strict in the caste system?

• Lower castes

• Middle class

• Upper castes

• Foreigners

Which aspect of society was shaped by the caste system?

• Education

• Weather

• Art

• Music

What does Hinduism consist of?

• A single belief

• A mixture of beliefs and traditions

• Only traditions

• Only beliefs

What philosophical text is referenced in the document?

• The Bible

• The Quran

• The Upanishads

• The Torah

Who among the following is known as the destroyer in Hindu mythology?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahma

• Indra

The approximate number of gods in Hinduism according to the content is (a)  

• Hundreds
• Thousands
• Millions
• Dozens

(a)   is a characteristic of Vishnu.

• Creator
• Preserver
• Destroyer
• Warrior

In Hinduism, what happens to the soul after death?

• The soul is reborn in a new body

• The soul ceases to exist

• The soul transforms into a god

• The soul stays with the deceased body

What is the ultimate goal of following the Noble Eight Fold Path?

• To gain power

• To achieve enlightenment

• To accumulate wealth

• To gain knowledge