Hinduism: Origins and History - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is NOT one of the four Vedas?

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Upanishads

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Rig Veda

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Sama Veda

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Atharva Veda

Question 2

Which of the following is acknowledged as the most ancient among the sacred Hindu texts?

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The Vedas

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The Bhagavad Gita

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The Upanishads

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The Ramayana

Question 3

The Upanishads primarily delve into which aspect of Hinduism?

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Philosophical inquiry

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Mythological tales

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Ritualistic practices

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Social organization

Question 4

Which of the following is a fundamental concept within Hindu philosophy?

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Karma

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Nirvana

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Tawhid

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Trinity

Question 5

In Hinduism, the term 'Brahman' refers to:

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The ultimate reality

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A personal deity

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A collection of deities

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The soul

Question 6

Which of the following Hindu deities is primarily associated with the act of creation?

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Brahma

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Vishnu

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Shiva

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Lakshmi

Question 7

The caste system in Hinduism is primarily based on:

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Birth

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Occupation

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Wealth

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Education

Question 8

Identify the major Hindu festival celebrated annually:

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Diwali

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Christmas

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Eid ul-Fitr

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Hanukkah

Question 9

In Hinduism, the concept of 'samsara' refers to:

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The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

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The ultimate liberation from suffering

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The path to enlightenment

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The nature of reality

Question 10

Which of the following is a key practice in Hindu yoga?

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Meditation

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Pilgrimage

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Animal sacrifice

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Baptism

Question 11

The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text, is a part of which epic?

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Mahabharata

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Ramayana

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Vedas

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Upanishads

Question 12

Which of the following is considered one of the three central sacred texts of Hinduism?

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The Vedas

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The Quran

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The Bhagavad Gita

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The Bible

Question 13

What is the term for the ultimate reality or divine essence in Hindu philosophy?

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Brahman

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Dharma

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Samsara

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Karma

Question 14

Which of the following is a major deity in Hindu mythology, known as the preserver and protector?

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Vishnu

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Buddha

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Zeus

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Muhammad

Question 15

What is the name of the ancient Indian social system that classifies people into different social strata?

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Caste system

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Class system

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Communist system

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Feudal system

Question 16

What is the concept in Hinduism that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

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Samsara

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Dukkha

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Nirvana

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Karma

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a sacred river in Hinduism, and is believed to possess purifying qualities?

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Ganges

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Nile

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Yangtze

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Amazon

Question 18

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

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Diwali

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Hanukkah

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Eid al-Fitr

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Christmas

Question 19

In Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal that all humans strive to achieve?

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Breaking free from the cycle of rebirth and uniting with the divine (Brahman)

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Accumulating material wealth and achieving worldly success

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Being reborn as a higher being in the next life

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Strictly adhering to all Hindu laws and religious rituals

Question 20

Which sacred text is considered the oldest in Hinduism?

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Rigveda

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Upanishads

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Ramayana

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Bhagavad Gita

Question 21

What is the core concept of the Upanishads?

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Brahman is the ultimate reality.

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Karma determines an individual's fate.

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Reincarnation is a cycle of rebirth.

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Dharma is the path of righteousness.

Question 22

Who is credited as the founder of the Hindu religion?

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There is no single founder.

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Shiva

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Krishna

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Buddha

Question 23

What is the primary objective of Hindu meditation?

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To achieve union with the divine.

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To improve physical well-being.

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To gain supernatural powers.

Question 24

What is the significance of the Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism?

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It is a dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna that explores the nature of duty and morality.

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It narrates the story of Rama's exile from Ayodhya.

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It is a collection of Hindu hymns and prayers.

Question 25

According to Hindus, how is time perceived?

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As a cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.

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As a linear progression from past to future.

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As an eternal and unchanging force.

Question 26

Which factor has contributed to the evolution of Hinduism over time?

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Trade and cultural exchange with other civilizations.

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Hinduism has remained completely unchanged in the last century.

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Hinduism has remained unchanged since its origins.

Question 27

How do Hindus perceive the relationship between humanity and the natural world?

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As an interconnected and interdependent whole

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As a source of fear and danger

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As separate and distinct realms

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As a hierarchy with humans at the top