History/Geography
What country is Hinduism most prominent? (Even though it is practiced all over the world, today.)
India
How many parts was the city of Mohenjo-Daro split up into?
Two
How many Varnas are there?
Four
What is the name of the divine force that Hindus believe encompasses the whole universe?
Brahman
What is the word for 'duty' or 'obligation' connected to the varna you belong to
dharma
Who started Hinduism?
Not one person - the origins are unknown!
What was located on the lower level?
individual homes
Which three gods make up the triumurti?
Brahama, Vishnu and Shiva
What is the word for social standing associated with your job (clue: there are thousands of them)
jati or jaati
What language were the original Vedas written in?
Sanskrit
What piece of technology kept the city clean and relatively disease-free?
a covered sewage system
Shudras
What 'role' does Shiva play?
destroyer, transformer
What is word that means born again
reincarnation
What river valley were many Ancient Hindu civilizations located in?
Indus River Valley
Name three features of the upper level
answers may include: stupa, assembly (or gathering) hall, a citadel, a great bath, granary
Which varna was in charge of taking care of cattle - considered to be a holy and sacred animal?
Vaishyas
Rama or Krishna
What word has a similar meaning to varna but has one more level to it?
caste
What major river plays an important role in Hinduism (NOT Indus River)?
Ganges River
What civilization was Mohenjo-Daro a part of?
The Harappan Civilization
Which is the only varna to have been considered not 'twice-born'?
Shudras
Who is Brahma's partner or female form?
Saraswati
What is the word that embodies the phrase: "what comes around goes around?"