Religion Basics
A religion that believes in one god
Monotheism
The many gods in Hinduism are seen as different forms of the same god named?
Brahman
What is the belief that people are reborn in different forms after death called?
Reincarnation
What is the holy text in Hinduism called?
Trick question - there are multiple, not just one!
What animal is considered sacred by Hindus?
Cows
A religion that believes in multiple gods
Polytheism
Shiva is known as...
The destroyer
What is the class system in Hinduism called?
Caste system
The main character in the Ramayana is...
Rama/Vishnu
About how many followers of Hinduism are there worldwide?
Around 1 billion
Hinduism best fits into what category of religion?
Monotheism
Vishnu is known as...
The preserver/protector
What is karma?
Both good and bad actions that are committed during one's life
Describe the main plot of the Ramayana
A prince, Rama, marries Sita, who is then captured by the demon king. He fights the demon king to get her back and then Rama becomes king.
Hinduism is the _____ largest religion in the world
Hinduism is known as the __________ religion in the world
Ganesha the elephant god is the god of...
Good fortune
Why is the class system in Hinduism considered to be 'rigid'?
You are born into caste and cannot leave, it determines your job, where you live, who you can marry, etc
Both the Ramayana and the Mahabhrata are considered to be
Epic poems
Private places to worship in the home are called ______, while a large gathering place of worship is called a ______
Shrine, temple
When and who founded Hinduism?
No single founder or date, many people contributed, started in the Indus Civilization
The many different forms that gods take on are known as...
Avatars
How long does reincarnation continue?
Until the soul achieves union with Brahman, called moksha
The 'most' sacred texts in Hinduism are called the...
Vedas
One of the major festivals in Hinduism celebrating the victory of light over darkness is called...
Diwali