Exam 3: Hinduism Many Paths to the Summit

What role does Brahman play in Hinduism? How does this idea compare with the typical Western notion of "God."

The indigenous people of India are known as the __________, which means "original dwellers."

Which of the following occupational groupings is among the "untouchable" castes in traditional Hindu society?

What role do the Gitas and Upanishads play in contemporary Hinduism? Use examples to illustrate your points.

Using the "framework for understanding" religion (humanity, problem, cause, reality, end, means, sacred) describe the basic outlines of Hinduism. What do you see as the most valuable insight of this religious tradition?

By the middle of the twenty-first century India will surpass __________ to have the highest population of any country in the world.

Established in C.E. 1526 and continuing in power until the 18th century, the greatest Muslim dynasty in India was __________.

This "great-souled" leader of the Indian National Congress skillfully orchestrated the movement of civil disobedience against British rule that ultimately convinced the Crown, in 1947, to allow India to become an independent, sovereign nation.

The Rig-Veda is a collection of __________.

According to the Hindu philosophical tradition known as Advaita Vedanta, the idea that the material world is real is __________.

What are the similarities and differences among the three basic types of yoga (karma, jnana, and bhakti)? Which one do you find the most appealing? Why so?

What is the Sanskrit name for the priestly class in traditional Hindu society?