Hinduism Basics & Hindy Gods
Who is the supreme god in Hinduism, often referred to as the creator of the universe?
Who is Brahma?
Hindu epic tells the story of the warrior Arjuna and his conversation with Lord Krishna?
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
What is the social hierarchy in Hindu society that divides people into groups based on their birth?
What is the caste system?
What is the central teaching of Buddhism that states suffering exists and has a cause?
What are The Four Noble Truths?
Which group of people migrated into South Asia around 1500 BCE, bringing the Vedic culture and language?
Who are the Indo-Aryans?
Which Hindu god is known as the protector and preserver of the universe, often depicted with four arms?
Who is Vishnu?
What is the ancient collection of hymns, prayers, and rituals that is considered the oldest sacred text in Hinduism?
What are the Vedas?
Which caste is considered the highest in the Hindu caste system, often consisting of priests and scholars?
Who are the Brahmins?
Which truth of the Four Noble Truths teaches that suffering is caused by desire or attachment?
What is samudaya (the cause of suffering)?
What sacred text did the Indo-Aryans bring with them, which is the foundation of Hinduism?
What are The Vedas?
Which Hindu god is known as the destroyer and is part of the trinity with Brahma and Vishnu?
Who is Shiva?
Which great Indian epic tells the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, two families locked in a great war?
What is the Mahabharata?
Which caste is made up of warriors, soldiers, and rulers, responsible for protection and leadership in society?
Who are the Kshatriyas?
What is the Buddhist path to enlightenment that includes right view, right intention, right speech, and other aspects?
Which Hindu god is often associated with the preservation of the cosmic order, a concept that became central during the Indo-Aryan migration?
Who is Vishnu?
What is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, where one reunites with the divine?
What is moksha?
In the Mahabharata, who is the prince that has a key conversation with Krishna on the battlefield?
Who is Arjuna?
Which caste is considered the lowest in the Hindu caste system, often assigned jobs considered "unclean," such as street sweeping or working with leather?
Who are the Dalits (Untouchables or Harijans)?
Which part of the Eightfold Path involves having the correct mindset and striving for compassion and peace?
What is right intention?
The Indo-Aryans’ arrival in South Asia led to the development of what key religious system in Hinduism?
What is the caste system
What is the term for a person's duty or righteous path in life, which varies depending on their role in society?
What is dharma?
How many children did the Pandavas have, and how many children did the Kauravas have?
A: The Pandavas had five children, and the Kauravas had one hundred and one children.
Which caste includes farmers, merchants, and craftsmen, making up the working class in Hindu society?
Who are the Vaishyas?
What is the ultimate goal of following the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
What is nirvana?
Which language did the Indo-Aryans speak, and it became the language of many Hindu texts?
What is Sanskrit?