Historical development
Name 3 out of the 5 levels of the Caste system.
What are the oldest Hindu scriptures that also means knowledge?
The Vedas
True or False? Hindus believe in birth, death and rebirth?
True
What word is associated with " that whatever one does in life affects what one will be in the next".
It is a key element in Hinduism and encourages them to do good deeds.
Karma
What is the focus of someone at the age of 20-50?
Duty to raising a great family and children and earning a living.
Who is known for giving freedom to India and giving peace to Hindus, Muslims and others in the country?
Mahatma Gandhi
True or False? Do the Vedas include verses, prose explaining the liturgy, Upanishads?
True
Which of these is not a life milestone in Hinduism:
- naming of a child
- first hair cut
- first job
- retirement
First job
What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
The liberation from the eternal cycle of rebirths or Moksha.
Who in the family in in charge or the head?
The eldest male
At what era was the Vedic Period?
1500 BCE-600 BCE
True or False? Ramayana is a traditional scriptures that explains the life of Prince Arjuna and Krishna.
False
What is the name of The Creator for Hinduism?
Brahma
Who in the family is in charge of the family's participation in their religious rituals?
Females
In what era did Hindus begin to worship in temples and the ancient Indian culture unify itself?
Upanishadic Period
This is one of the most famous deiti and is son to Pavarti. He is the remover of obstacles.
Ganesha
Who is The destroyer or Redeemer?
Shiva
How many days are babies and their mother separated from others for ritual purification?
10 days
What are heard or revealed scriptures?
They come from the deities through holy people
Who is Avatar?
A deity who has decided in the world in a earthly form.