Deck 3: Hinduism: the Eternal Law

Question 1

Dharma helps explain the social practice of __________.

A) castes and subcastes
B) ritual and worship
C) yoga
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is the newest of the Vedic texts?

A) The Upanishads
B) The Aranyakas
C) The Brahmanas
D) The Puranas

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Sanatana dharma means:

A) ancient love.
B) created light.
C) eternal law.
D) ageless peace.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic ways Hindus learn about cosmic reality?

A) Smrti
B) Sruti
C) Puranas
D) Atari

Question 5

What is "atman"?

A) The individual soul
B) The cosmic matter
C) The love of Brahman
D) A ritual performed to purify worshipers

Question 6

Shiva is the __________.

A) protector
B) destroyer
C) creator
D) representation of humanity

Question 7

Which of the following is the Sanskrit word for "scripture"?

A) Smrti
B) Sruti
C) Vedanta
D) Yoga

Question 8

The Vedas contain coded astronomical data.

Question 9

Brahman is the __________.

A) protector
B) destroyer
C) creator
D) representation of humanity

Question 10

The highest caste of the caste system is __________.

A) Brahmin
B) Vaisya
C) Ksatriya
D) Sudra

Question 11

Dharma has the same exact meaning as the English word "religion."

Question 12

In Sanskrit, "dharma" means __________.

A) to push apart
B) to hold together
C) to keep safe
D) to promote peace

Question 13

The enlightened self is called __________.

A) Atman
B) Agni
C) Parvati
D) Purusha

Question 14

The ultimate goal for Hindus is to be reincarnated as a priest.

Question 15

Which of the following animals are believed to be the reincarnated ancestors of Karni Mata?

A) Birds
B) Monkeys
C) Fish
D) Rats

Question 16

Sanatana dharma refers to the practice of ritual bathing.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes "puja"?

A) A ritual believed to cleanse the practitioner from sin
B) A ceremony performed at the start of harvest season
C) A wedding
D) A ritual performed to awaken and clothe a god

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the three central gods of Hinduism?

A) Brahman
B) Ganesh
C) Vishnu
D) Shiva

Question 19

The Rig-veda is the oldest of Hindu scripture.

Question 20

"Jati" refers to __________.

A) a ritual practice
B) food offered to a god
C) a ceremonial bath
D) a subcaste within the caste system

Question 21

Why might understanding karma and atman be difficult for someone raised to worry about the future?

Question 22

Explain the paradox involved in Maya being a part of Brahma.

Question 23

Vishnu often comes to the earth to save mankind.

Question 24

The caste system has remained completely unchanged for at least a thousand years.

Question 25

Why is "the virtuous path of life" a good way to think about the word "dharma"?

Question 26

What is the relationship between the following key terms: karma, reincarnation, samsara, and moksha?

Question 27

Brahman includes both ________ and ________.

Question 28

How can Brahma be both dharma and maya at the same time?

Question 29

________ are the "Biblical Stories" of sanatana dharma.

Question 30

Name the major castes and briefly describe their duties.

Question 31

Though Brahma is credited with creation, Hindus generally give more attention to Vishnu and Shiva in daily practice.

Question 32

Briefly explain the relationship between the body parts of Purusha and the responsibilities assigned to the major castes of the caste system.

Question 33

Shakti translates to mean "power."

Question 34

How might an adherent explain the caste system in terms of karma?

Question 35

Hindu gods do not manifest themselves in everyday things such as rivers and animals.

Question 36

How are the caste systems in Hinduism similar to, and different from, classes in the United States?

Question 37

The experience of oneness with all of creation is called ________.

Question 38

Oral traditions, passed down from one person to another, are called ________.

Question 39

When Hindus want to show reverence to a god, they perform ________ or a ceremony often performed in a temple.

Question 40

How do the four Great Sayings help adherents live their daily lives?