Hinduism 1
Which country has the most followers of Hinduism?
India
How many people follow Hinduism?
1.1 - 1.2 billion
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
Unknown
Where do Hindus worship?
In temples
What form of exercise originates in Hinduism
Yoga
What is the oldest holy book of Hinduism?
The Vedas
What is the journey to a sacred river or temple called?
pilgrimage
Whose story is told in the Ramayana?
Rama's and his wife Sita.
Who is at the top of the hierarchy in the caste system?
Priests or Brahmin
What is the belief that good actions lead to positive consequences, while bad actions lead to negative consequences?
Karma
What happens after someone dies, according to Hinduism?
Reincarnation
Who is the god with the elephant head?
Ginesha
Diwali
What is the name for the cycle of birth, death, rebirth in Hinduism?
Samsara
What is contained in the Purana?
Stories about gods
Who is the supreme god in Hinduism?
Brahman
How long ago did Hinduism begin?
Over 4000 years ago
Sanskrit
What is the name of the god you pray to for strength?
Hunaman the monkey god
Who is below the four levels of the caste system at the very bottom?
Untouchables
Where did Hinduism originate?
The Indus Valley
What is the Hindu festival of colour that marks the beginning of Spring?
Holi
What is the name of the longest poem in the world that is also a sacred Hindu text?
Mahabharata
What is the name of the manifestation of Shiva who is often depicted as blue?
Krishna
When did India receive independence?
1947