Origins
Beliefs
Social Structure
Final Jeopardy
100

Why would it be important for those who follow Hinduism to learn Sanskrit?

To read ancient texts

100

What is the Vedas?

Collection of sacred texts

100

Why were "Untouchables" excluded from other Indians?

Their jobs were considered lowly and dirty

200

Describe how Hindu temples were often built. 

Elaborate sculptures, facing the east, etc.

200

Samsara could be best represented by this simple shape. 

Circle

200

What are the varnas?

Four main social classes

300

What is the Ramayana and why is it important to Hinduism?

A collection of stories that teach people lessons about how to be good.

300

Hindus believe that the soul is part of __________.

Brahman

300

Why did Ghandi not agree with the social structure of India?

It went against Hindu teachings

400

What does the festival of Diwali celebrate?

Victory of good over evil.

400

What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?

Ones role/duty in society.

400

Which jobs would a Vaishyas most likely to do?

Farmer, merchant, artisan

500

What is the name of the nomadic people that moved into India and brought some of the first traditions of Hinduism?

The Aryans

500

Hindus believe that good karma will lead to ______________________. 

Breaking the cycle of reincarnation. 

500

In which varnas would a warrior belong to?

Kshatriyas

500

Draw a picture of the animal that Hindus believe is a symbol of reverence for life.

Moo

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