Question 1

Identify and briefly describe each of the four yogas or "paths to liberation" in Hinduism.

Accepted Answer

The four yogas or "paths to liberation" in Hinduism are:

1. Karma Yoga: This path emphasizes selfless action and the performance of one's duties without attachment to the results. It teaches individuals to act in accordance with their dharma (duty) and to surrender the fruits of their actions to a higher power.

2. Bhakti Yoga: This path focuses on devotion and love for a personal deity or god. It involves the practice of prayer, worship, and rituals to cultivate a deep and loving relationship with the divine.

3. Jnana Yoga: This path is the yoga of knowledge and wisdom. It involves the pursuit of self-realization and understanding the true nature of the self (atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) through study, contemplation, and meditation.

4. Raja Yoga: This path is also known as the "royal path" and is based on the teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It involves the practice of meditation, concentration, and self-discipline to achieve mental and spiritual control.

Each of these paths offers a different approach to spiritual growth and liberation, and individuals may choose to follow one or a combination of these paths based on their own inclinations and abilities.

Question 2

What is the name given to Hindu sacred writings?

Accepted Answer

A)  shruti 
B)  caste 
C)  guru 
D)  smriti 
A)  shruti 
B)  caste 
C)  guru 
D)  smriti A

Question 3

The goal of karma yoga is to train the physical body so that the soul can be free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The Hindu concept of samsara refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  matter, as opposed to purusha, spirit. 
B)  Brahman, as he is in himself. 
C)  the wheel of rebirth which turns forever. 
D)  Brahman as known through his creation. 
A)  matter, as opposed to purusha, spirit. 
B)  Brahman, as he is in himself. 
C)  the wheel of rebirth which turns forever. 
D)  Brahman as known through his creation.

Question 5

The god in the Rig-Veda who is named as creator and ruler of the universe is

Accepted Answer

A)  Mitra. 
B)  Soma. 
C)  Indra. 
D)  Varuna. 
A)  Mitra. 
B)  Soma. 
C)  Indra. 
D)  Varuna.

Question 6

Samsara is the Hindu term for

Accepted Answer

A)  reincarnation. 
B)  existence. 
C)  marriage. 
D)  death. 
A)  reincarnation. 
B)  existence. 
C)  marriage. 
D)  death.

Question 7

The Sama-Veda would be referred to when a priest

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A)  is looking for a prayer or litany. 
B)  requires chants for the soma sacrifices. 
C)  is praying silently. 
D)  conducts a funeral. 
A)  is looking for a prayer or litany. 
B)  requires chants for the soma sacrifices. 
C)  is praying silently. 
D)  conducts a funeral.

Question 8

Identify and describe the two doctrines from the Upanishads that shaped Mohandas Ghandi's personal commitment and public actions.

Accepted Answer

The two doctrines from the Upanishads th

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: Hindu god of order and principle
Vedic god of keeping promises
Vedic god who created and ruled the universe
Vedic god of fire

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Rita and Agni and Indra and Mitra is...

Question 10

Puja is the worship of household deities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the Upanishads, the individual soul of humans is Atman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sri Aurobindo searched for the spiritual power that would defeat India's enemies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the symbolism of Nataraja, or Shiva as "Lord of the Dance."

Accepted Answer

Nataraja, also known as Shiva as "Lord o

Question 14

According to the Upanishads, there is an absolute end for humankind and the universe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is Lord Krishna telling Arjuna when he says, "...when a man knows the self to be indestructible, enduring, unborn, unchanging, how does he kill or cause anyone to kill?"

Accepted Answer

In the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text of H

Question 16

Hindus believe one must die before he/she can attain moksha.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The student sees the guru as the very presence of the divine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The way of knowledge as salvation is the basis of which yoga form?

Accepted Answer

A)  jnana 
B)  karma 
C)  bhakti 
D)  raja 
A)  jnana 
B)  karma 
C)  bhakti 
D)  raja

Question 19

Who are the "twice born" in India, and what does it mean to be "twice born?"

Accepted Answer

In India, the term "twice born" refers t

Question 20

The principle force of the universe which orders all things is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Varuna. 
B)  Rita. 
C)  Mitra. 
D)  Agni. 
A)  Varuna. 
B)  Rita. 
C)  Mitra. 
D)  Agni.

Identify and briefly describe each of the four yogas or "paths to liberation" in Hinduism.

What is the name given to Hindu sacred writings?

The goal of karma yoga is to train the physical body so that the soul can be free.

The Hindu concept of samsara refers to

The god in the Rig-Veda who is named as creator and ruler of the universe is

Samsara is the Hindu term for

The Sama-Veda would be referred to when a priest

Identify and describe the two doctrines from the Upanishads that shaped Mohandas Ghandi's personal commitment and public actions.

Puja is the worship of household deities.

In the Upanishads, the individual soul of humans is Atman.

Sri Aurobindo searched for the spiritual power that would defeat India's enemies.

Describe the symbolism of Nataraja, or Shiva as "Lord of the Dance."

According to the Upanishads, there is an absolute end for humankind and the universe.

What is Lord Krishna telling Arjuna when he says, "...when a man knows the self to be indestructible, enduring, unborn, unchanging, how does he kill or cause anyone to kill?"

Hindus believe one must die before he/she can attain moksha.

The student sees the guru as the very presence of the divine.

The way of knowledge as salvation is the basis of which yoga form?

Who are the "twice born" in India, and what does it mean to be "twice born?"

The principle force of the universe which orders all things is known as

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Identify and briefly describe each of the four yogas or "paths to liberation" in Hinduism.

What is the name given to Hindu sacred writings?

The goal of karma yoga is to train the physical body so that the soul can be free.

The Hindu concept of samsara refers to

The god in the Rig-Veda who is named as creator and ruler of the universe is

Samsara is the Hindu term for

The Sama-Veda would be referred to when a priest

Identify and describe the two doctrines from the Upanishads that shaped Mohandas Ghandi's personal commitment and public actions.

Puja is the worship of household deities.

In the Upanishads, the individual soul of humans is Atman.

Sri Aurobindo searched for the spiritual power that would defeat India's enemies.

Describe the symbolism of Nataraja, or Shiva as "Lord of the Dance."

According to the Upanishads, there is an absolute end for humankind and the universe.

What is Lord Krishna telling Arjuna when he says, "...when a man knows the self to be indestructible, enduring, unborn, unchanging, how does he kill or cause anyone to kill?"

Hindus believe one must die before he/she can attain moksha.

The student sees the guru as the very presence of the divine.

The way of knowledge as salvation is the basis of which yoga form?

Who are the "twice born" in India, and what does it mean to be "twice born?"

The principle force of the universe which orders all things is known as

Religions of the Americas

Religions of Africa

Buddhism

Jainism and Sikhism

China and Japan

Ancient Religions of Iraq and Iran

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

New Forms of Older Religions

Globalization and World Religions

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