Basic Principles
Consequences (Positive or negative) of your actions is called...
Polytheistic
What is the name of the caste called that are required to do spiritually unclean tasks?
Dalits--Untouchables
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
They don’t have one
What group invaded the Indus River Valley?
Aryans
The caste you were born into dictates this...
Dharma
How many Vedas are there?
4
What is the name of the top tier in the caste system?
Brahmin
What god/goddess removes obstacles?
Ganesha
How did Hinduism originate?
The Indus Valley was invaded by the Aryans and they mixed their beliefs to form Hinduism
You go to school over and over again. Finally you graduate. What principle is associated with this scenario?
Moksha
What is the symbol the god made when he create the universe?
Om
What are the jobs associated with the Kshatriya caste?
Rulers and warriors
What is the name of the Sacred River for hindus?
The Ganges River
Why don't we know much about the government or religion of the Indus River Valley people?
their written language is undecipherable
You are at an amusement park all day and go in line after line on all of the rides & when you are done, you leave to go home. What principle(s) are associated with this scenario?
Reincarnation & Moksha
What are the sacred writings called that teach about the meaning of life?
Upanishads
Name the two jobs associated with the Shudras caste
Laborers & Service Providers
Name the trinity & their roles
Brahma (creator)
Shiva (destroyer)
Vishnu (preserver)
Who did the people of Indus River Valley trade with?
Mesopotamia
A caterpillar lives its life, goes into a cocoon and then emerges as a beautiful butterfly. What principle is associated with this process?
Reincarnation/samsara
What form of exercise origins are tied to Hinduism?
Yoga
Name all 5 levels of the caste system (do your best with pronunciation)
Brahmin, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, & Dalits
Name (First & Last) of the famous non-violent, leader who inspired civil rights movement in USA
Mahatma Gandhi
Name the 3 major rivers of the Indus River Valley
Brahmaputra
Ganges
Indus