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100
This country is the origin of Hinduism
What is India?
100
These invaders threatened Hinduism's survival.
Who are the Aryans?
100
He takes the form of a hero in Ramayana, and is the preserver of the universe.
Who is Vishnu?
100
These divisions separates castes.
What are varnas?
200
Hinduism is this old
What is 4,000 years old?
200
Hinduism's most famous religious book.
What is the Upanishads?
200
He's an ascetic and a father, and destroyer of the world.
Who is Shiva?
200
Practice this to acheive Brahman (ultimate reality).
What is yoga?
300
These two civilizations founded Hinduism.
What are the Indus Valley Civilization, and the Vedas?
300
These three are India's most famous bhakti poets
Who are Tulsi Das, Sur Das, and Mira Bai?
300
He's the one with the trunk (Shiva's kid), and God of Success.
Who is Ganesha?
300
Hindus believe in this life cycle of creatures.
What is reincaration?
400
This form of writing is the language of Hindu texts.
What is sanskrit?
400
These men tried to reform Hinduism to resist British Rule in India, and combat Christianity.
Who are Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj?
400
Goddess of Gypsies, Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Who is Sara Kali?
400
One who reached this truth is released from the hardship of reincarnation.
What is moksha?
500
These texts form the base of Hindu beliefs.
What are the Four Vedas?
500
This famous dynasty spread Hinduism and built many temples.
What is the Gupta Dynasty?
500
I'm old (compared to most Gods), and Everest climbers pray to me. I am the "Mother Goddess of the World."
Who is Chomo-Lung-Ma?
500
The belief that your actions will come back to haunt you.
What is kharma?