4.3 ANSWERS TO Guided Reading Activity

What are the Vedas primarily known for?

• Philosophical discussions

• Hymns and rituals

• Historical records

• Scientific theories

Who are considered the founders of modern Hinduism according to the prompt?

• Kings and warriors

• Thinkers and teachers

• Farmers and traders

• Artists and musicians

What is the main theme of the Ramayana?

• The importance of wealth

• The significance of dharma

• The power of magic

• The art of war

Explain the concept of Brahman as described in the Upanishads.

• A powerful king

• A supreme cosmic consciousness

• A mythical creature

• A historical figure

What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism as mentioned in the prompt?

• Wealth accumulation

• Moksha

• Fame

• Power

How does Hinduism view the worship of new Gods?

• It rejects new Gods

• It accepts new Gods as forms of a single, supreme God

• It requires abandoning old Gods

• It only allows worship of ancient Gods

Describe the role of karma in Hindu beliefs.

• It determines one's wealth

• It influences reincarnation

• It predicts the future

• It controls the weather

How do the Upanishads contribute to the understanding of Hindu Gods?

• They list all the Gods

• They explain that all Gods are forms of Brahman

• They deny the existence of Gods

• They focus on a single God

What moral issue is central to the Mahabharata?

• The conflict between loyalty to family and duty

• The pursuit of wealth

• The importance of education

• The power of love

How did Hinduism adapt to include new traditions and Gods?

• By rejecting all other religions

• By adopting new traditions and viewing new Gods as forms of existing Hindu Gods

• By enforcing strict worship rules

• By isolating itself from other cultures