Development & Significant People
Sacred Texts and Oral Tradition
Sacred Rituals & Festivals
Beliefs & Moral Principles
Family Life
100
Who was the Hindu man who is praised in the religion and lead India out of British control? a) Mahatma Ghandi b) Sri Krishna c) Arjuna d) Swami Vivekananda
A) MAHATMA GHANDI
100
What are “The Epics”? a) The primary text of Hinduism b) The secondary text of Hinduism c) Long poems in Hindu culture d) Rituals associated with worshiping the Hindu Gods
C) LONG POEMS IN HINDU CULTURE
100
The Diwali, or Festival of Lights, is a traditional festival that Hindu people celebrate every year by covering their homes with candles, lamps and colorful decorations and by having large firework displays all over India and other predominantly Hindu countries. This celebration occurs over about five days in which season? a) Spring b) Summer c) Autumn d) Winter
C) AUTUMN
100
The two principles in the Hindu world that have been shared by all Hindus are a) Karma and Shudra b) Karma and Vaishya c) Dharma and Karma d) Dharma and Shudra
C) DHARMA AND KARMA
100
COLLECT...
100 Points
200
Hinduism has often been referred to as a) The “Oldest Religion” b) The “Most Fun Religion” c) The “Most Complicated Religion” d) The “Holiest Religion”
A) THE OLDEST RELIGION
200
The Puranas are texts that contain a) Guidance on how to marry a spouse b) Information about life after death c) A list of all the Hindu deities d) A complete narrative of the history of the Universe
D) A COMPLETE NARRATIVE OF THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE
200
The Vishu is a festival that signifies a) Hindu Christmas b) The Hindu New Year c) The independence of India d) The triumph of light over darkness
B) THE HINDU NEW YEAR
200
Hinduism is a a) Monotheistic religion b) Polytheistic Religion c) Pantheistic Religion d) Henotheistic Religion
A) MONOTHEISTIC RELIGION
200
When a man marries, the three debts he pays are to a) The ancestors, the Gods and his teacher b) The ancestors, his wifes parents and his teacher c) His teacher, the Gods and a priest d) The Gods, her parents, friends
A) THE ANCESTORS< THE GODS AND HIS TEACHER
300
According to scholars, Hinduism might be divided into three time eras. a) True b) False
A) TRUE
300
The Vedas are a) Primary Texts of Hinduism b) Secondary Texts of Hinduism c) Part of the Qu’ran d) The Festival of Lights
A) THE PRIMARY TEXT OF HINDUISM
300
The Holi is a festival lasting 1=5 days in February/March. Many stories go with this festival. This festival is celebrated by a) Lighting bonfires and throwing color into the fire b) Sacrifice c) Throwing color and dye at others and lighting bonfires d) Facepaints
C) THROWING COLOR AND DYE AT OTHERS AND LIGHTING BONFIRES
300
Hindus do not believe in a) Karma b) Reincarnation c) Hell d) The divinity of the four vedas
C) HELL
300
The property is often passed down to a) The son b) The eldest child c) The youngest child d) The daughter
A) THE SON
400
Ganesha is an important God. He is the patron of writers, travelers, students, commerce and new projects. He is recognized with his human body and a) Tiger Head b) Cow Head c) Elephant Head d) Monkey Head
C) ELEPHANT HEAD
400
The Upanishads explain how the soul can be united with truth. It also mentions karma, which is a) The idea of “what goes around comes around” b) A sweet desert c) Power of meditation d) A person
A) THE IDEA OF "WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND"
400
Dussehra is a festival that lasts ten days and takes place between late September and the middle of October. This festival celebrates the a) Discovering of the New World b) God conquering Evil c) The death of Summer d) Muhammad Ali’s birthday
B) GOD CONQUERING EVIL
400
Which moral principles do Hindus NOT believe in? a) To love thy neighbor as thy self b) Not to harm others c) Stealing d) Consonance of thoughts
C) STEALING
400
Which animal is never to be killed? a) Sheep b) Cows c) Fish d) Chickens
B) COWS
500
BONUS: Why do stars twinkle?
BECAUSE OF THE GASSES IN THE ATMOSPHERE
500
BONUS: What is the Speed of Light?
299 792 km/s
500
BONUS: What is the name of Beyoncé and Jay Z's daughter?
BLUE IVY
500
BONUS: What is one thing you'd do if you were president for a day?
Good job.
500
BONUS: What does A.D stand for? (HINT: The answer is NOT "After Death")
ANNO DOMINI
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