Hinduism

Basic Principles

1

Consequences (Positive or negative) of your actions is called...

Karma

2

The caste you were born into dictates this...

Dharma

3

You go to school over and over again. Finally you graduate. What principle is associated with this scenario?

Moksha

4

You are at an amusement park all day and go in line after line on all of the rides & when you are done, you leave to go home. What principle(s) are associated with this scenario?

Reincarnation & Moksha

5

A caterpillar lives its life, goes into a cocoon and then emerges as a beautiful butterfly. What principle is associated with this process?

Reincarnation/samsara

Beliefs/Practices/Texts

1

Hinduism is ________________, which means they believe in more than one god

Polytheistic

2

How many Vedas are there?

4

3

What is the symbol the god made when he create the universe?

Om

4

What are the sacred writings called that teach about the meaning of life?

Upanishads

5

What form of exercise origins are tied to Hinduism?

Yoga

Caste System

1

What is the name of the caste called that are required to do spiritually unclean tasks?

Dalits--Untouchables

2

What is the name of the top tier in the caste system?

Brahmin

3

What are the jobs associated with the Kshatriya caste?

Rulers and warriors

4

Name the two jobs associated with the Shudras caste

Laborers & Service Providers 

5

Name all 5 levels of the caste system (do your best with pronunciation)

Brahmin, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, & Dalits 

People & Places

1

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

They don’t have one

2

What god/goddess removes obstacles?

Ganesha

3

What is the name of the Sacred River for hindus?

The Ganges River

4

Name the trinity & their roles

Brahma (creator)
Shiva (destroyer)
Vishnu (preserver)

5

Name (First & Last) of the famous non-violent, leader who inspired civil rights movement in USA

Mahatma Gandhi

Indus River Valley

1

What group invaded the Indus River Valley?

Aryans

2

How did Hinduism originate?

The Indus Valley was invaded by the Aryans and they mixed their beliefs to form Hinduism

3

Why don't we know much about the government or religion of the Indus River Valley people?

their written language is undecipherable

4

Who did the people of Indus River Valley trade with?

Mesopotamia

5

Name the 3 major rivers of the Indus River Valley

Brahmaputra
Ganges
Indus