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Hinduism Practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Where did Hinduism first develop? | The Indus River Valley. |
| What is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit? | So that they can read the Vedas. |
| The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are: | A collection of sacred texts. |
| According to the Vedas, what are the varnas? | The four main social classes. |
| Why did Mahatma Ghandi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination? | He said that it had no place in Indian society, and that it didn't fit with Hindu teachings. |
| Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do? | They can either be merchants, artisans, or farmers. |
| Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians? | They did work that other Indians were unwilling to do, or considered lowly, like handling garbage or dead animals. |
| To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of: | Brahman. |
| What is most true of most Hindu temples? | The statues of the gods were very elaborate. |
| In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates, and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do? | He transforms. |
| The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates: | Good over Evil. |
| What did the early Hindus mean by varna dharma? | The way of ones role in society. |
| Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life? | The cow. |
| Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to: | Redeem freedom from the cycle of rebirth; achieving Moska. |
| What symbol represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death? | The wheel. |
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