Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a core belief or practice in Hinduism?

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Monotheism

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Reincarnation

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Karma

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Dharma

Question 2

Which of these concepts is not a core belief in Hinduism?

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One God

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Reincarnation

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Karma

Question 3

What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism that frees the soul from the cycle of rebirth?

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Moksha

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Karma

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Dharma

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Reincarnation

Question 4

What is a core belief in Hinduism?

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Reincarnation

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Belief in only one God

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Following strict moral rules

Question 5

Which belief is central to Hinduism?

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Brahman is the ultimate reality

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There is only one true God

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Humans are superior to all other beings

Question 6

Which of the following is a core belief in Hinduism?

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The concept of reincarnation

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The existence of one all-powerful God

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The importance of animal worship

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The divinity of the Earth

Question 7

What is the name of the holy scriptures that are revered in Hinduism?

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The Vedas

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The Torah

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The Quran

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The Bible

Question 8

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

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To achieve moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth)

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To gain wealth and power

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To become famous and respected

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To follow all the religious rules and rituals

Question 9

What is the name of the Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil?

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Diwali

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Holi

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Raksha Bandhan

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Navratri

Question 10

Who is the Hindu god known as 'the Preserver'?

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Vishnu

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Brahma

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Shiva

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Ganesha

Question 11

Why is the Ganges River considered sacred in Hinduism?

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It is believed to have purifying powers

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It is the longest river in India

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It is home to many endangered species

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It is a popular tourist destination

Question 12

The holy book of Hinduism is known as the:

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Vedas

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Bible

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Quran

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Torah

Question 13

The ultimate goal in Hinduism is to achieve:

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Moksha (liberation)

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A higher caste in the next life

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Wealth and prosperity

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Following a religious leader

Question 14

The Hindu god who is known as the preserver of the universe is:

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Vishnu

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Brahma

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Shiva

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Ganesha

Question 15

The social system in Hinduism that divides people into different classes is called the:

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Caste

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Karma

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Dharma

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Yoga

Question 16

The Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil is called:

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Diwali

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Holi

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Navratri

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Ganesha Chaturthi

Question 17

The sacred river in Hinduism is called the:

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Ganges

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Nile

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Amazon

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Thames

Question 18

In Hinduism, the animal that is considered sacred is the:

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Cow

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Pig

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Dog

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Cat

Question 19

The Hindu concept that refers to how actions in past lives affect the present is:

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Karma

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Dharma

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Moksha

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Samsara

Question 20

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

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The Bible

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The Vedas

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The Bhagavad Gita

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The Upanishads

Question 21

What is the belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death called?

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Reincarnation

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Karma

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Moksha

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Dharma

Question 22

Which of the following is the highest caste in the Hindu caste system?

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Brahmins

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Kshatriyas

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Vaishyas

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Shudras

Question 23

What is the ultimate goal of a Hindu?

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To achieve Moksha

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To become wealthy

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To be reincarnated into a higher caste

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To follow the Vedas strictly

Question 24

What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?

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Diwali

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Holi

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Navratri

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Maha Shivaratri

Question 25

Which Hindu god is known as the preserver?

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Vishnu

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Brahma

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Shiva

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Hanuman

Question 26

What is the name of the language in which the Vedas were written?

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Sanskrit

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Hindi

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Tamil

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Bengali

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in Hinduism?

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Monotheism

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Karma

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Reincarnation

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Dharma

Question 28

What is the name of the sacred scriptures that contain the teachings of Hinduism?

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The Vedas

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The Bhagavad Gita

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The Torah

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The Quran

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an important practice for Hindus?

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Animal sacrifice

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Yoga

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Meditation

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Pilgrimage

Question 30

What is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's life according to their religion?

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To achieve salvation (moksha)

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To become wealthy

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To have a happy family

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To gain power

Question 31

What is the caste system in Hinduism primarily based on?

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Birth

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Social status

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Occupation

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Wealth

Question 32

Which of the following deities is considered the 'destroyer' god in Hinduism?

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Shiva

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Vishnu

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Brahma

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Ganesha

Question 33

What are the three main paths to salvation in Hinduism called?

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Bhakti, Karma, Jnana

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Worship, Rituals, Sacrifice

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Prayer, Meditation, Fasting

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Charity, Service, Holiness

Question 34

How do Hindus believe that the soul is reborn after death?

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Through reincarnation

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Resurrection

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Being reborn as a different person

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Vanishing into nothingness

Question 35

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

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Holi

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Navratri

Question 36

Which of the following is **not** a central belief in Hinduism?

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Monotheism

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Reincarnation

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The concept of karma

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The importance of rituals

Question 37

Which of the following is a sacred text of Hinduism?

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The Vedas

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The Bible

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The Koran

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The Torah

Question 38

What is the name of the social system in Hinduism that divides people into different groups based on their birth?

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Caste

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Varna

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Brahman

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Karma

Question 39

Which of the following is **not** a practice in Hinduism?

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Baptism

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Meditation

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Yoga

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Devotion to deities

Question 40

What is the ultimate goal of reincarnation in Hinduism?

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To achieve enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth

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To become wealthy and powerful

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To be free from suffering

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To gain more knowledge

Question 41

What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?

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Diwali

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Holi

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Eid-ul-Fitr

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Christmas

Question 42

Which of the following is a major deity in Hinduism?

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Brahma

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God

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Zeus

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Allah

Question 43

What is the meaning of 'Karma' in Hinduism?

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The idea that actions have consequences

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The belief in reincarnation

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The practice of meditation

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The way to achieve moksha

Question 44

How do yoga and meditation help Hindus achieve moksha?

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By calming the mind and reaching a higher state of awareness

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By earning good karma and moving up in the caste system

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By performing rituals and making offerings at temples

Question 45

Which path to moksha emphasizes knowledge and wisdom as the way to salvation?

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Jnana Yoga

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Karma Yoga

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Bhakti Yoga

Question 46

What are the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism?

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The four oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures

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Religious ceremonies performed by Hindu priests

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Stories about the lives of Hindu gods and goddesses

Question 47

How has the caste system in Hinduism evolved in recent times?

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The caste system has become more fluid and less influential in modern society.

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The caste system has remained completely unchanged over time.

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The caste system has become more rigid and hierarchical over time.

Question 48

Why are Hindu temples often built near rivers or other natural water sources?

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To represent the purifying power of water in Hindu rituals.

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To provide a place to worship the water god, Varuna.

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To attract visitors and generate income for the temple.

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To symbolize the importance of water in daily life.

Question 49

Which sacred text is considered the foundation of Hinduism?

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The Vedas

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The Quran

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The Bible

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The Torah

Question 50

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

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Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth)

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Paradise

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Heaven

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Nirvana

Question 51

What is the name of the social system in Hinduism that categorizes people into different social classes?

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Caste system

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Jati system

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Ashram system

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Varna system

Question 52

Who is considered the creator god in Hinduism?

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Brahma

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Shiva

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Vishnu

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Ganesha

Question 53

Which river is sacred in Hinduism?

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Ganges

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Yangtze

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Nile

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Amazon

Question 54

Which type of yoga focuses on physical postures?

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Hatha yoga

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Pilates

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Aerobics

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Zumba

Question 55

What is the name of the festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism?

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Diwali

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Hanukkah

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Christmas

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Eid

Question 56

Which symbol is strongly associated with Hinduism?

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Om

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Star of David

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Cross

Question 57

Which ancient Indian epic tells the story of Lord Rama?

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Ramayana

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Bhagavad Gita

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Mahabharata

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Vedas