Chapters 14/15/16 Quiz

What is the definition of 'caste' in Hindu society?

• A class or group in Hindu society

• A type of food

• A religious festival

• A form of government

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According to the caste system, what does it say about being born poor?

• You can never be rich

• You can become rich through hard work

• You will always be a leader

• You can change your caste easily

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Which of the following is NOT a caste mentioned in the diagram?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Merchant

What is the Hindu belief of dharma?

• A duty to live an honorable life

• A belief in reincarnation

• A practice of meditation

• A festival of lights

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What does the idea of dharma remind people to do?

• Be a good person and treat others well

• Seek wealth and power

• Travel and explore the world

• Study and gain knowledge

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What are the Vedas?

• A collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus.

• A type of ancient Indian music.

• A modern Hindu festival.

• A form of traditional Indian dance.

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How long have the Vedas been around?

• A few decades

• Hundreds of years

• Thousands of years

• A few years

What is the belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death called?

• Reincarnation

• Resurrection

• Immortality

• Transmigration

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What is the belief associated with "kharma"?

• That your actions in this life have no consequences.

• That anything you did in a past life will determine what happens to you in future lives.

• That you will always be reborn as a human.

• That only good actions matter in life.

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Why does "kharma" remind the speaker to be a good person?

• Because they want to be rich in future lives.

• Because they want to be a bug in future lives.

• Because they don’t want to be a bug in future lives.

• Because they want to be famous in future lives.

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