Hinduism for Year 2: Beliefs and Practices

Question 1

What is the name of the one ultimate reality that Hindus believe in?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Answer

Atman

Answer

Samsara

Answer

Karma

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a holy book in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Bible

Answer

Vedas

Answer

Ramayana

Answer

Upanishads

Question 3

What is the name of the special building where Hindus go to pray?

Accepted Answer

Mandir

Answer

Synagogue

Answer

Church

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Mosque

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a symbol used in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Star of David

Answer

Om

Answer

Swastika

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Lotus flower

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a sacred text in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Torah

Answer

Vedas

Answer

Upanishads

Answer

Bhagavad Gita

Question 6

What is the name of the Hindu festival celebrated with lights?

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Answer

Holi

Answer

Navratri

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Ganesh Chaturthi

Question 7

What's the name of the holy books of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

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The Bible

Answer

The Torah

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The Quran

Question 8

What's the name of the system of social classes in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Caste system

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The karma system

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The dharma system

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The Vedas system

Question 9

Which of these is a sacred river in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Ganges

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The Nile

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The Jordan

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The Amazon

Question 10

What is the goal of meditation in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

To feel closer to Brahman

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To have lots of money

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To never have to be reborn again

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To become a superhero

Question 11

What are the sacred texts of Hinduism known as?

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

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The Bible

Answer

The Quran

Question 12

In Hinduism, who is the supreme god, the creator of everything?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Answer

Shiva

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Vishnu

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Kali

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a goal of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

To earn a lot of money

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To achieve moksha

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To live a good and moral life

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To help others

Question 14

What is the name of the caste system in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The varna system

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The jati system

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The shudra system

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The untouchable system

Question 15

What is the cycle of rebirth called in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Samsara

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Karma

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Dharma

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Moksha

Question 16

Which of the following is a symbol of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Om symbol

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The cross

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The Star of David

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The crescent moon

Question 17

Which of the following is a holy animal in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The cow

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The dog

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The snake

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The pig

Question 18

In Hinduism, who is the supreme being, the ultimate reality from which everything comes?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Answer

Brahma

Answer

Shiva

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Vishnu

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a sacred book in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Torah

Answer

Vedas

Answer

Upanishads

Answer

Bhagavad Gita

Question 20

What do Hindus believe happens after they die?

Accepted Answer

They are reincarnated into a new life

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They go to heaven or hell

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They are reunited with their ancestors

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They disappear into nothingness

Question 21

Which of these is a major Hindu festival?

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Answer

Christmas

Answer

Eid-ul-Fitr

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Hanukkah

Question 22

Which Hindu god is known as the preserver?

Accepted Answer

Vishnu

Answer

Brahma

Answer

Shiva

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Ganesha

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a holy book of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Bible

Answer

Bhagavad Gita

Answer

Vedas

Question 24

What is the name of the system that splits Hindu society into groups?

Accepted Answer

Caste system

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Class system

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Social system

Question 25

What is the ultimate goal in life for many Hindus?

Accepted Answer

To become wise and understand the universe

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To get rich

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To have lots of children

Question 26

Which of these is a Hindu belief?

Accepted Answer

The soul is eternal

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There is only one true god

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The universe was created by a single god

Question 27

What is the name of the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Samsara

Answer

Karma

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Nirvana

Question 28

Which of these animals is sacred in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Cow

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Dog

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Cat

Question 29

What is the Hindu festival of lights?

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Answer

Holi

Answer

Navratri

Question 30

Which of these is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus?

Accepted Answer

Ganges River

Answer

Eiffel Tower

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Great Wall of China

Question 31

The Vedas are written in which language?

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit

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Hindi

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English

Question 32

Which of these is a belief that is NOT part of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Jesus is the son of God.

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There is one God, Brahman.

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The soul is reincarnated many times.

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Animals are sacred.

Question 33

Who is the supreme being in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Answer

Shiva

Answer

Vishnu

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Ganesha

Question 34

Which holy book is important in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Torah

Question 35

What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Answer

Holi

Answer

Navratri

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Makar Sankranti

Question 36

Which of the following is a symbol of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The swastika

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The cross

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The crescent moon and star

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The Star of David

Question 37

What is the name of the river that is considered sacred in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Ganges

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The Nile

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The Amazon

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The Mississippi

Question 38

What is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's life?

Accepted Answer

To achieve moksha

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To be born into a high caste

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To accumulate wealth

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To have a large family

Question 39

Who is a well-known Hindu deity?

Accepted Answer

Shiva

Answer

Zeus

Answer

Allah

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Jesus

Question 40

What is the name of the holy books of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

Answer

The Quran

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Torah

Question 41

Which group of people is at the top of the caste system in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Brahmins

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Kshatriyas

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Vaishyas

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Shudras

Question 42

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

To achieve moksha (liberation)

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To become rich and powerful

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To live a long and happy life

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To serve others

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a festival celebrated by Hindus?

Accepted Answer

Christmas

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Navaratri

Answer

Holi

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Diwali

Question 44

Which animal is considered sacred in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Cow

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Cat

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Dog

Question 45

What is the name of the sacred river in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Ganges

Answer

Nile

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Mississippi

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Amazon

Question 46

Which of the following is a belief of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Reincarnation

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There is only one god

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The world was created by a single god

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Jesus Christ is the son of God

Question 47

According to Hinduism, everything in the universe is made up of what?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Answer

Water

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Air

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Earth

Question 48

What happens to a person's soul after they die according to Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Is reborn into a new life

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Is judged by a supreme being

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Vanishes into nothingness

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Goes to a specific heaven or hell

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a way Hindus worship?

Accepted Answer

Praying in a mosque

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Praying in a temple

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Singing hymns

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Offering flowers and incense

Question 50

What does the word 'karma' mean in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The actions and consequences in this life

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The type of future life you will have

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The beliefs you hold

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The social group you belong to

Question 51

What is a 'mantra'?

Accepted Answer

A special sound or word used in prayers

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A special holiday

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A type of food

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A type of dance

Question 52

What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Samsara

Answer

Moksha

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Nirvana

Answer

Karma

Question 53

What is the ultimate goal of life for Hindus?

Accepted Answer

To achieve Moksha

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To acquire wealth and possessions

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To experience pleasure and avoid pain

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To have a large family