Hinduism Quiz

In what ways were religion and society intertwined in ancient India?

• Religion influenced social hierarchy and daily life.

• Religion had no impact on society.

• Society dictated religious practices.

• Religion and society were completely separate.

What are the core principles of Hinduism?

• Belief in a single supreme being

• Belief in a pantheon of gods and goddesses

• Belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• Belief in eternal life after death

The caste system shaped India by:

• Promoting social equality

• Creating a rigid social hierarchy

• Encouraging economic growth

• Fostering cultural diversity

Fill in the blank: The belief that everything is part of the unchanging, all-powerful spiritual force called ______.

• Brahman

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Moksha

What is the ultimate goal of existence in Hinduism?

• Moksha

• Karma

• Dharma

• Ahimsa

Fill in the blank: In Hinduism, _______ refers to all the actions of a person's life that affect his or her fate in the next life.

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Artha

Which Hindu god is known as the Creator?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahma

Fill in the blank: _______ is the Hindu belief in nonviolence.

• Ahimsa

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

How do the Hindu gods relate to brahman?

• The Hindu gods are manifestations of brahman.

• The Hindu gods are separate entities from brahman.

• The Hindu gods oppose brahman.

• The Hindu gods are unrelated to brahman.

In what way did the caste system contribute to societal stability?

• By establishing a structured hierarchy that assigned specific roles and duties

• By fostering social equality and removing class distinctions

• By promoting personal autonomy and freedom of choice

• By dismantling age-old traditions and practices