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HISTORY/BELIEFS
GODS/SACRED TEXTS
SYMBOLS/Festivals
FOUR PATHS TO SALVATION/FOUR GOALS OF A HINDU LIFE/FOUR STAGES
IMPORTANT PEOPLE
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Who is the founder of Hinduism?
There is no particular founder.
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Who is Brahman?
Brahman is the soul of the universe, invincible and undescribable.
100
This symbol is a sign of good luck in Hinduism.
Swastika
100
The first path of salvation is called?
Dharma (duty)
100
He is also known as the Great Soul.
Gandhi
200
Who destroyed the Indus Valley Civilization?
They Aryans.
200
What is the Hindu sacred text called?
The Vedas
200
For this celebration, Hindus throw coloured powder on each other.
Holi
200
This path is considered the simplest path.
Path of devotion.
200
She is one of the first Prime Ministers of India.
Indira Gandhi
300
What is the term that means the endless cycle of birth?
Samsara
300
This book is added to the Vedas and supplies endings to the text.
The Upanayana
300
This festival is also known as the "Festival of Lights".
Diwali
300
These two paths are considered the most difficult.
Path of wisdom and path of meditation.
300
This the second level of the caste system.
Kshatryias (warriors/rulers)
400
What must be reunited with Brahman, according to Hinduism?
Atman (human soul)
400
Who is Ganesha?
Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati
400
This is said as a mantra when someone is meditating.
Om (Aum)
400
In this stage of life, you give up the worldly life; you wander and meditate.
Ascetic
400
This group was not permitted to associate with the other caste members.
The Untouchables
500
Is Hinduism monotheistic, polythesistic or monistic?
It is monotheistic, polytheistic and monistic.
500
Who makes up the Hindu Trinity?
Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu
500
This symbol is a sign that a woman is married.
Bindi
500
In Hinduism, each step, milestone is called__________.
Samskara
500
Vishnu has _________ avatars.
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