The Vedas
These ancient writings are considered the foundation of Hinduism
What are the Vedas?
This four-headed god is known as the “Creator” in Hinduism.
Who is Brahma?
This word describes the social groups people are born into in traditional Hindu society.
What is caste?
This word means a person’s duty—doing the right thing.
What is dharma?
A farmers dharma would be to...
What is harvest crops, plant seeds, water plants, etc
There are this many main Vedas.
What is Four?
This blue god protects the world and is known as the “Preserver.”
Who is Vishnu?
This caste includes priests, who lead religious rituals and ceremonies
Who is the Brahmin (the top caste)
This word means the effects of a person’s actions, good or bad.
What is Karma?
Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita was born into this caste.
What is Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors)?
This Veda is the oldest and contains hymns (songs), rituals, and practices?
What is the Rig Veda?
This god is known as the “Destroyer,” but also brings new beginnings.
Who is Shiva?
This caste includes warriors and rulers.
Who is the Kshatriyas? (2nd caste)
This word means being freed from the cycle of rebirth.
What is moksha?
This is an example of one practice/ritual in Hinduism.
Answers may vary between:What is bathing in the Ganges river, fire rituals, sacrifices, praying, arranged marriages, caste system, etc
These were additions to the Vedas that were written 300-400 years after the original four, meant to explain larger questions about the world
What are the Upanishads?
Who is Brahman?
This group is outside the caste system and often did the hardest jobs.
Who are the Untouchables? (Dalits)
This word describes the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
What is samsara?
Hinduism was formed with the merging of these two cultures.
Harappans and Indo Aryans (Nomads)
This language, one of the world’s oldest, was used to write the Vedas.
What is Sanskrit?
This fire god carries offerings and messages from fire rituals up to the heavens.
Who is Agni?
This caste includes farmers and merchants who help the economy grow.
Who are the Vaishya? (3rd caste)
The best way to ensure receiving good karma is by following this method.
Fulfilling/following your dharma.
The Hindu god/avatar that appears before Arjuna on the battlefield.
Who is Krishna (Vishnu)?