History of Hinduism/ General Questions
Hinduism has a single founder. True or false?
False
True or false. Hindus (generally) believe that the divine is present in all living beings.
True
This is the term for the universal law of cause and effect.
Karma
This is a Hindu greeting, generally said with palms pressed together, that roughly means, "I bow to the divine in you" in Sanskrit.
Namaste
Holi is known as the Festival of ________.
Colors
The majority of Hindus live where?
India
True or False. The practice of yoga has it its roots in early Hindu texts.
True
This term refers to duty or right conduct.
Dharma
This is the prominent symbol associated with Hinduism. It is also a sound, sometimes called the cosmic sound, that is often repeated as a mantra during meditation.
Aum or Om
Diwali is known as the Festival of __________.
Lights
If you were looking a list of religions, ranked by their number of followers (1 being the most followers, 10 being the least amount of followers), what number would Hinduism be?
3
In Hinduism, there is a profound sense of the unity of all living things. This all-pervasive, ultimate reality is often referred to as what?
Brahman
This term term refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (reincarnation), an important belief in the Hindu worldview.
Samsara
A bindi is dot that is either drawn or worn on the forehead of woman. It represents a "third eye" and reminds people to cultivate inner wisdom. A similar marking on the forehead for a man, often in a U-shape, is known as what?
Tilak
When Diwali and Holi occur is based on the __________.
moon or lunar calendar
Around what time period do scholars think Hinduism began? (You were given an 800 year range in your notes. Anywhere in that range will be counted correct).
Between 2300 BCE and 1500 BCE
"_______ is one. The wise call it by various names." - Quotation from the Rig Veda. We discussed how this quotation shows the openness in Hinduism to different beliefs.
Truth
Moksha
The trident, also known as the trishula, is most commonly associated with this Hindu deity.
Shiva
One of the main stories associated with Diwali is the story of Prince _______, who rescued his wife Sita from the evil king Ravana. When he returned to his kingdom after a period of exile, people lit lamps to welcome his return.
Rama
Bonus 100 points: What is the name of the Hindu Epic that tells his story?
Where did Hinduism begin? No, India is not the answer. The answer is two words.
Indus Valley
Though it is generally believed that gods/goddesses are a manifestation of the same one being, Hindus do celebrate many specific gods, such as ___________, who is often depicted with blue skin to symbolize compassion and mercy. This god is one of the Trimurti and is seen as the preserver and protector of the universe.
Vishnu
In Hinduism, the soul is seen as eternal and it goes through the process of reincarnation. What is the Hindu term for soul?
Atman
The lotus flower is a common symbol in Hinduism, often associated with purity. The lotus flower is commonly seen in the hand of this god. You can get the answer correct by naming or naming the animal that this god has the head of.
Ganesha, elephant head
One of the stories that is associated with Holi is about the love of _______ (who is seen as an incarnation of Vishnu) and Radha.
Krishna