Question 1

How did Mohandas K. Ghandi respond to Western culture as it applied to India?

Accepted Answer

A)  He rejected it as it was the polar opposite of India's beliefs. 
B)  He used its resources to help India. 
C)  He embraced it with no questions. 
D)  He saw it as violent. 
A)  He rejected it as it was the polar opposite of India's beliefs. 
B)  He used its resources to help India. 
C)  He embraced it with no questions. 
D)  He saw it as violent.

Question 2

Of the one billion people in India, approximately what percent are Hindu?

Accepted Answer

A)  92% 
B)  81% 
C)  64% 
D)  less than 50% 
A)  92% 
B)  81% 
C)  64% 
D)  less than 50%

Question 3

Which term is the most accurate in describing Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

A)  monotheism 
B)  henotheism 
C)  atheism 
D)  polytheism 
A)  monotheism 
B)  henotheism 
C)  atheism 
D)  polytheism

Question 4

What do Hindu priests use when they are seeking an explanation of sacrifices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aranyakas 
B)  Vedanta 
C)  Upanishads 
D)  Brahmanas 
A)  Aranyakas 
B)  Vedanta 
C)  Upanishads 
D)  Brahmanas

Question 5

Soma, an intoxicating drink, was used recreationally, but not in Hindu worship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A person who teaches their insights and reasoning and is seen as having a divine light is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  guru. 
B)  brahmin. 
C)  ascetic. 
D)  veda. 
A)  guru. 
B)  brahmin. 
C)  ascetic. 
D)  veda.

Question 7

Who is the god in human disguise that drives the chariot for Arjuna?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jnana 
B)  Krishna 
C)  Manu 
D)  Rama 
A)  Jnana 
B)  Krishna 
C)  Manu 
D)  Rama

Question 8

Restraint of all physical and mental activity is required as a part of which yoga?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

According to karma yoga, the motivation for work should be

Accepted Answer

A)  reward. 
B)  to please others. 
C)  duty. 
D)  to please yourself. 
A)  reward. 
B)  to please others. 
C)  duty. 
D)  to please yourself.

Question 10

Some Hindu scriptures describe the universe in ways consistent with the big bang theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify and briefly describe each of the five main gods of the Rig-Veda.

Accepted Answer

The five main gods of the Rig-Veda are I

Question 12

Which of these would be considered a part of the shradda rites?

Accepted Answer

A)  preparing offerings for the gods 
B)  alienation from the family 
C)  commitment to multiple gods 
D)  keeping the rites of the funeral pyre 
A)  preparing offerings for the gods 
B)  alienation from the family 
C)  commitment to multiple gods 
D)  keeping the rites of the funeral pyre

Question 13

In what year did India gain its independence from Britain?

Accepted Answer

A)  1914 
B)  1947 
C)  1938 
D)  1959 
A)  1914 
B)  1947 
C)  1938 
D)  1959

Question 14

The word Upanishads means "sitting near teachers."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gurus officiate at rituals, bringing together gods and humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe each of the eight steps to samadhi as identified by Patanjali.

Accepted Answer

The eight steps to samadhi, as identifie

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: laborer
warrior
priest
merchant

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Brahmin and Kshatriya and Shudra and Vaishya is...

Question 18

The theory of rebirth, or reincarnation, does not appear in the Vedas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How did Mohandas K. Ghandi respond to Western culture as it applied to India?

Of the one billion people in India, approximately what percent are Hindu?

Which term is the most accurate in describing Hinduism?

What do Hindu priests use when they are seeking an explanation of sacrifices?

Soma, an intoxicating drink, was used recreationally, but not in Hindu worship.

A person who teaches their insights and reasoning and is seen as having a divine light is known as a

Who is the god in human disguise that drives the chariot for Arjuna?

Restraint of all physical and mental activity is required as a part of which yoga?

According to karma yoga, the motivation for work should be

Some Hindu scriptures describe the universe in ways consistent with the big bang theory.

Identify and briefly describe each of the five main gods of the Rig-Veda.

Which of these would be considered a part of the shradda rites?

In what year did India gain its independence from Britain?

The word Upanishads means "sitting near teachers."

Gurus officiate at rituals, bringing together gods and humans.

Describe each of the eight steps to samadhi as identified by Patanjali.

The theory of rebirth, or reincarnation, does not appear in the Vedas.

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How did Mohandas K. Ghandi respond to Western culture as it applied to India?

Of the one billion people in India, approximately what percent are Hindu?

Which term is the most accurate in describing Hinduism?

What do Hindu priests use when they are seeking an explanation of sacrifices?

Soma, an intoxicating drink, was used recreationally, but not in Hindu worship.

A person who teaches their insights and reasoning and is seen as having a divine light is known as a

Who is the god in human disguise that drives the chariot for Arjuna?

Restraint of all physical and mental activity is required as a part of which yoga?

According to karma yoga, the motivation for work should be

Some Hindu scriptures describe the universe in ways consistent with the big bang theory.

Identify and briefly describe each of the five main gods of the Rig-Veda.

Which of these would be considered a part of the shradda rites?

In what year did India gain its independence from Britain?

The word Upanishads means "sitting near teachers."

Gurus officiate at rituals, bringing together gods and humans.

Describe each of the eight steps to samadhi as identified by Patanjali.

The theory of rebirth, or reincarnation, does not appear in the Vedas.

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

Filters