Sacred Texts and Stories
Which text features a conversation on a battlefield between a warrior and a god?
Bhagavad Gita
Which Hindu festival is known as the “festival of lights”?
Diwali
What word refers to a person’s responsibility or duty in life?
Dharma
What is it called when someone offers food, light, or prayers to a deity at home?
Pooja
What is the cycle of being born, dying, and being reborn called?
Samsara
In the conversation on the battlefield, who is the god giving advice to?
Krishna
Which festival is famous for throwing colored powders?
Holi
What word describes the idea that actions have consequences?
Karma
What is the purpose of meditation in Hindu practice?
To focus the mind / grow spiritually
What is the final goal of escaping the samsara cycle?
Moksha
What is the name of the warrior who is unsure about fighting?
Why are festivals important in Hindu traditions?
They celebrate religious stories and bring communities together
If someone avoids their responsibilities because they are afraid, what are they failing to follow?
Their dharma
Why do people repeat mantras during worship?
To concentrate and connect spiritually
Why does Hinduism allow different beliefs and practices?
Because it accepts multiple paths to truth
The Bhagavad Gita is part of which much larger epic story?
The Mahabharata
What do many people light during Diwali to symbolize light over darkness?
Lamps (or diyas)
If a person does good actions but expects a reward, what idea are they not fully following?
Acting without attachment (karma yoga idea)
Where do many Hindus go to perform rituals and worship together?
A temple
What makes Hinduism different from religions with one founder?
It developed over time with many traditions
What is the main problem Arjuna faces at the start of the Gita?
He doesn’t want to fight in the war / is morally conflicted
What do festivals often help people express besides celebration?
Devotion (or religious beliefs)
How are dharma and karma connected in Hindu thought?
Following your duty leads to the right kind of consequences
Why are rituals important in Hindu life?
They guide spiritual practice and mark important life events
Why is Hinduism sometimes described as a “way of life”?
Because it includes daily practices, beliefs, and social roles