Hinduism Review

Unit 2: Test 1

1. The highest member of the caste system is:
   A. Brahman
   B. Brahmin
   C. Brahma
   D. Kshatriya
   
   




2. A spiritual leader or guide who can help one achieve salvation is called:
   A. maya
   B. guru
   C. monk
   D. shaman
   
   




3. The totality of one's actions that determines one's birth in the next life is called:
   
   A. maya
   B. dharma
   C. karma
   D. artha
   





4. The goal for Hindus is to achieve samsara, liberation from the endless cycle of rebirth.





5. Hinduism can be viewed as both monotheistic and polytheistic.





6. Which of the following is NOT a member of the Hindu Trinity?
   





7. According to the caste system, the servants or labourers are called Sudras.
   




8. Atman is:
   
   
   A. human soul
   B. imperfect world
   C. universal soul
   D. salvation
   





9. Which is NOT one of the Four Stages of Life?
   
   A. ascetic
   B. householder
   C. marriage
   D. student
   





10. This member of the Holy Trinity is the preserver of the universe:
    
    A. Shiva
    B. Ganesha
    C. Brahma
    D. Vishnu