Question 1

Who are the 3 most important Hindu gods?

Accepted Answer

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

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Durga, Vishnu, Shiva

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Ganesh, Durga, Brahma

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Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh

Question 2

How does the caste system affect religious practices in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Brahmins are at the top of the system & are the only ones to perform rituals

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Only members of the upper levels of the caste system are allowed to worship Shiva

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Untouchables are at the top of the system & are the only ones to perform rituals

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Religious devotion allows for upward mobility in one's lifetime

Question 3

Why is Ganesh important and popular?

Accepted Answer

He removes obstacles

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He protects children

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He preserves the universe

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He destroys the universe

Question 4

Why can Hinduism be considered to have monotheistic aspects?

Accepted Answer

Brahman is a God-force present in all things.

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Shiva, Vishnu, & Brahma are 3 gods in one

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Brahma is a God-force present in all things.

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It is only polytheistic.

Question 5

Which god is this structure dedicated to?

Accepted Answer

Vishnu

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Shiva

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Buddha

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Ganesh

Question 6

What is samsara?

Accepted Answer

The cycle of rebirth

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Release from the cycle of rebirth

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Looking the god in the eye

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Good deeds

Question 7

What is moksha?

Accepted Answer

Release from the cycle of rebirth

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The act of worship

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the inner chamber of a Hindu temple

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The cycle of rebirth

Question 8

Why is darshan important in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The god is believed to inhabit the image/statue in the temple. One gains the god's favor by seeing/being seen by the god.

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It is the only way to pray (puja)

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It is a step toward enlightenment

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It is an essential component of Dharma (The Cosmic Order)

Question 9

How does one achieve nirvana in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Following the Eight-fold Path

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Worshiping many gods

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Visiting the tree where Buddha reached enlightenment

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Donating money to temples

Question 10

What does Dharma refer to in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

The teaching of Buddha

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The last step before nirvana

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The first step toward nirvana

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Right actions and thoughts

Question 11

How is Mahayana Buddhism different from Theravada Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Mahayana encourages a personal relationship with Buddha and bodhisattvas to help people achieve nirvana.

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Theravada worships Buddha as a god

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Theravada encourages a personal relationship with Buddha and bodhisattvas to help people achieve nirvana

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No difference. Just practiced in different countries.

Question 12

How did Buddhism spread to China, Korea, Japan, and Western Asia

Accepted Answer

All of the choices

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Chinese culture strongly influenced Korean and Japanese culture

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It appealed to people oppressed by the Confucian order

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Monasteries often served rest stops along the Silk Road

Question 13

What is a mandala?

Accepted Answer

A model of the cosmic order

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A type of offering to Hindu gods

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The entrance to a Hindu Temple

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A minor temple within a temple complex

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