Origins of Hinduism
Caste System
Hindu
Gods
Gods
Basic
Beliefs
Beliefs
Daily
Life
Life
Misc.
100
Hinduism was founded by _____________________.
Who is no single founder?
100
This the lowest level in the caste system
What is the Shudras/servant caste?
100
This god has 10 avatars that appear on Earth
Who is Vishnu?
100
This is a sacred animal in Hinduism that is considered "life-giving"
What is a cow?
100
This form of meditation uses repetitive body movements
What is yoga?
100
This is a living Goddess on Earth in river form for Hindus
Who is Ganga?
200
This prince is used as a model of Dharma in the Ramayana?
Who is Rama?
200
You are unable to this in the caste system
What is change jobs or marry outside your caste?
200
Supreme God
Who is Brahman?
200
These are holy journeys meant to connect with Brahman
What are pilgrimages?
200
To connect with Brahman in ancient times, Hindus _________________ to worship.
What are build great temples?
200
This god is known as the creator
Who is Brahma?
300
This is a collection of stories, hymns, poems, and teachings for Hinduism.
What is the Vedas?
300
This social class is at the top of the caste.
What are the Brahmins?
300
This god is known as the destroyer
Who is Shiva?
300
This word means reincarnation
What is samsara?
300
This is the ultimate goal of a Hindu
What is moksha?
300
This is one of Hinduism's most famous stories
What is the Ramayana
400
These people blended their beliefs with the early Indian settlers they conquered
Who are the Aryans?
400
This social class is responsible for handling dead bodies and animals.
What are the Untouchables?
400
This god is the son of Parvati and Shiva. He has an elephant head.
Who is Ganesha?
400
This is how long it takes to escape the cycle of reincarnation
What is several lifetimes/pure karma?
400
To worship at home, Hindus perform __________ dinners
What is puja?
400
The caste system and karma are related in this way
What is being born into a caste because of how you lived your past life?
500
This is the language used in Hinduism
What is sanskrit?
500
In the caste system, your job is also called ______
What is dharma?
500
Top three gods in Hinduism
Who is Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?
500
Hindus believe in non-violence, therefore they are ____________________.
What is a vegetarian?
500
DOUBLE JEOPARODY: Hindu buildings of worship are called this
What is a mandir?
500
In order of high to low social status, the 4 major castes are arranged like this:
What are Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants), and Shudras (servants)?
600
FINAL JEOPARODY:
A sacred Hindu symbol, this symbol represents the sound of the universe being created.
What is ohm, om, or aum?