Religious Sites and Locations
Which holy site is the start of their pilgrimage of their journey?
Kashi? Haridwar? or Mathura?
How long does Holi last for?
2 days
What is the oldest religion in the world?
Hinduism
What is the primary sacred text called in Hinduism?
The Veda
Where in the world is Hinduism practiced the most? (name 2 countries)
India and Nepal
What is the largest spiritual congregation in the world?
Ujjain
What is the festival of colors?
Holi
Is Hinduism the first, second, or third largest religion worldwide?
3rd largest
What does Veda mean?
Knowledge
What was the ancient civilization where Hinduism began?
Indus Valley Civilization
How old is the oldest Hindu Temple in India?
10000 years old
What is the Hindu festival of lights?
Diwali
Is Hinduism Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Polytheistic
What is one of the four primary books in Veda?
Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda
In what other parts of the world does Hinduism practiced as well?
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Caribbean, Middle East, North America, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and other regions.
How many holy sites are considered the most holy? (number)
Seven
Which ritual involves acts of reverence and devotion of divine beings?
Puja
How many castes of Hinduism are there?
four
Is the Veda one of the oldest or youngest sacred books of Hinduism?
Oldest
What is the general population of Hinduism globally?
1.2 billion
What is believed to be the birthplace of the God Rama?
Ayodhya
Name some traditional activities that they do on Diwali.
Light up diya lamps, eat food, and light fireworks
What is one of the key doctrine teachings in Hinduism.
Karma
What does the Veda compose of?
Poems and Hymns
When is it believed Hinduism started?
somewhere in between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C.