Question 1

When did Islam first arrive in India?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early nineteenth century 
B)  Second century CE 
C)  Twelfth century CE 
D)  Mid-eighth century CE 
E)  Late seventh century CE 
A)  Early nineteenth century 
B)  Second century CE 
C)  Twelfth century CE 
D)  Mid-eighth century CE 
E)  Late seventh century CE

Question 2

The goal of yogic practice is samadhi, absorption into and union with the divine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the distinct characteristics of the Sant tradition of North Indian devotion (bhakti)?

Accepted Answer

The Sant tradition reflected the synergi

Question 4

How do the teachings of the Upanishads differ from the teachings of the earlier Vedic texts?

Accepted Answer

The earliest parts of the Vedas concern

Question 5

In the Hindu tradition, which term refers to ritual devotion at home to a deity or spiritual teacher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prasada 
B)  Puja 
C)  Jnana yoga 
D)  Tilaka 
E)  Sati 
A)  Prasada 
B)  Puja 
C)  Jnana yoga 
D)  Tilaka 
E)  Sati

Question 6

The Sant tradition of North India held the divinity to be without form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who makes up the kshatriya caste in Hindu society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merchants 
B)  "Untouchables" 
C)  Rulers and warriors 
D)  Servants 
E)  Priests and teachers 
A)  Merchants 
B)  "Untouchables" 
C)  Rulers and warriors 
D)  Servants 
E)  Priests and teachers

Question 8

What are three different theories on the origins of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The standard view in the twentieth centu

Question 9

What are the earliest compositions in the Hindu tradition?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Sutras 
B)  The Dharmashastras 
C)  The Upanishads 
D)  The Epics 
E)  The Vedas 
A)  The Sutras 
B)  The Dharmashastras 
C)  The Upanishads 
D)  The Epics 
E)  The Vedas

Question 10

The literature of Classical Hinduism is called smrti ("that which is remembered").

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Members of the three upper classes in traditional Hindu society were generally called "twice born."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All Hindu traditions believe the Vedas were created by God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the primary themes of the Vedic hymns?

Accepted Answer

The hymns concern the Vedic gods, partic

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of Vishnu's avataras?

Accepted Answer

A)  Krishna 
B)  A tortoise 
C)  Rama 
D)  A fish 
E)  Ganesha 
A)  Krishna 
B)  A tortoise 
C)  Rama 
D)  A fish 
E)  Ganesha

Question 15

In the Hindu tradition, what is moksha?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Liberation" from the cycle of rebirth 
B)  "Wisdom" gained through study of sacred texts 
C)  "Power" gained through yoga 
D)  "Duty" based on one's social/religious caste 
E)  "Action" that has good or bad consequences 
A)  "Liberation" from the cycle of rebirth 
B)  "Wisdom" gained through study of sacred texts 
C)  "Power" gained through yoga 
D)  "Duty" based on one's social/religious caste 
E)  "Action" that has good or bad consequences

Question 16

The Taittiriya Upanishad exhorts students to think of his acharya as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A god 
B)  A deceiver 
C)  A fellow student 
D)  A disciplinarian 
E)  A mere human 
A)  A god 
B)  A deceiver 
C)  A fellow student 
D)  A disciplinarian 
E)  A mere human

Question 17

The upanayana ritual initiates a young boy into the study of the Vedas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What view of women is expressed in the Laws of Manu?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are equal in status to men. 
B)  They are completely unimportant to rituals. 
C)  They have special power. 
D)  They are to treat their husbands as gods. 
E)  They should conduct rituals. 
A)  They are equal in status to men. 
B)  They are completely unimportant to rituals. 
C)  They have special power. 
D)  They are to treat their husbands as gods. 
E)  They should conduct rituals.

Question 19

The Bhagavad Gita is an extract from which larger work?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Ramayana 
B)  The Mahabharata 
C)  The Chandogya Upanishad 
D)  The Manava Dharmashastra 
E)  The Puranas 
A)  The Ramayana 
B)  The Mahabharata 
C)  The Chandogya Upanishad 
D)  The Manava Dharmashastra 
E)  The Puranas

Question 20

What is the literal meaning of the word karma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Luck 
B)  Life 
C)  Consequence 
D)  Action 
E)  Power 
A)  Luck 
B)  Life 
C)  Consequence 
D)  Action 
E)  Power

When did Islam first arrive in India?

The goal of yogic practice is samadhi, absorption into and union with the divine.

What are the distinct characteristics of the Sant tradition of North Indian devotion (bhakti)?

How do the teachings of the Upanishads differ from the teachings of the earlier Vedic texts?

In the Hindu tradition, which term refers to ritual devotion at home to a deity or spiritual teacher?

The Sant tradition of North India held the divinity to be without form.

Who makes up the kshatriya caste in Hindu society?

What are three different theories on the origins of Hinduism?

What are the earliest compositions in the Hindu tradition?

The literature of Classical Hinduism is called smrti ("that which is remembered").

Members of the three upper classes in traditional Hindu society were generally called "twice born."

All Hindu traditions believe the Vedas were created by God.

What are the primary themes of the Vedic hymns?

Which of the following is NOT one of Vishnu's avataras?

In the Hindu tradition, what is moksha?

The Taittiriya Upanishad exhorts students to think of his acharya as which of the following?

The upanayana ritual initiates a young boy into the study of the Vedas.

What view of women is expressed in the Laws of Manu?

The Bhagavad Gita is an extract from which larger work?

What is the literal meaning of the word karma?

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Exam 7: Hindu Traditions

When did Islam first arrive in India?

The goal of yogic practice is samadhi, absorption into and union with the divine.

What are the distinct characteristics of the Sant tradition of North Indian devotion (bhakti)?

How do the teachings of the Upanishads differ from the teachings of the earlier Vedic texts?

In the Hindu tradition, which term refers to ritual devotion at home to a deity or spiritual teacher?

The Sant tradition of North India held the divinity to be without form.

Who makes up the kshatriya caste in Hindu society?

What are three different theories on the origins of Hinduism?

What are the earliest compositions in the Hindu tradition?

The literature of Classical Hinduism is called smrti ("that which is remembered").

Members of the three upper classes in traditional Hindu society were generally called "twice born."

All Hindu traditions believe the Vedas were created by God.

What are the primary themes of the Vedic hymns?

Which of the following is NOT one of Vishnu's avataras?

In the Hindu tradition, what is moksha?

The Taittiriya Upanishad exhorts students to think of his acharya as which of the following?

The upanayana ritual initiates a young boy into the study of the Vedas.

What view of women is expressed in the Laws of Manu?

The Bhagavad Gita is an extract from which larger work?

What is the literal meaning of the word karma?

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Indigenous Traditions

Religions of Late Antiquity

Jewish Traditions

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Muslim Traditions

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