Caste System
how many castes are there in Hinduism?
what is 5 castes
What is the "goal" in Hinduism
For the Atman to become part of the Brahman
Where is Hinduism most densely practiced?
India
What is reincarnation?
The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death.
What is Hinduism's version of "Heaven" called?
Brahman
What is the lowest class, not counting untouchables?
What is Shudra
What is the factor that determines what caste you are in in your next life
Karma
How old is Hinduism?
about 5,000 years old
What is Karma?
The idea that actions (good or bad) influence your future.
Name the Hindu life cycles in order.
Birth, Life, Death, Re-birth
What is the current situation on caste discrimination
It is outlawed in India, but still remains an issue
What is the proper name for reincarnation in Hinduism?
What is Samsara
What was the Indo-European group that migrated to India called?
Who were the Aryans
What is Dharma?
A person’s duty or the right way of living. Depending on age, role and stage of life.
What was one Hindu who made a difference in India?
Who is Gandhi
If I were a priest or a teacher, what caste system would I be in?
Brahmins
Name 1 Hindu female deity and their role.
Saraswati - partner of Brahma (knowledge and arts)
Lakshmi - partner of Vishnu (wealth and purity)
Shakti - Mother Goddess (source of all energy/power in universe)
What was the group that originated the primal religious aspect of Hinduism called? (Hint: They are responsible for the sacred texts)
The Vedics
What is Moksha?
Freedom from reincarnation, the ultimate spiritual goal.
Hanuman, half monkey/half human
Name every cast (from highest to lowest) along with their roles.
1. Brahmins (priests and teachers)
2. Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors)
3. Vaishyas (merchants and farmers)
4. Shudras (laborers and servants).
5. Dalits/Untouchables (street cleaners, waste collectors)
Name the main 3 dieties in the Trimurti.
Vishnu - The Preserver
Brahma - The Creator
Shivu - The Destroyer
Name all of the countries where Hinduism originated (Hint: Along the Indus River)
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal
What is a Mandir?
A Hindu temple.
What religion is based off of Hinduism, and who/what is the direct connection to Hinduism?
Buddhism.
It is believed that Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) is the 9th reincarnation of the Vishnu.