Hinduism:  Introduction Video

 

  1. Hinduism is the ______________ religion of the world and makes up _____ of the religious faith in India.

 

 

  1. The word “hindu” is a ____________________ term derived from the settlers of the river Sindu.

 

 

  1. The ultimate aim of all Hindu thought is to attain the universal soul or divine wisdom called ____________________________.

 

 

  1. Place a “T” for “true” and a “F” for false for each of the following statements:

_____            a)  Hindus believe in the freedom to individually worship and guide own spiritual experience

_____            b)  Hinduism is not tolerant of other religions

_____            c)  Hindus can worship in a temple, church or mosque

_____            d)  Hinduism calls for a dictatorship or authoritative religious guidance

_____            e)  Hinduism has no single founder

 

 

  1. To when can the evolution of Hinduism be traced?  __________________

 

 

  1. The basic truth to Hinduism is there is only ____________ supreme god called ___________________________.

 

 

  1. The oldest Hindu scripture is called ____________________. 

 

 

  1. What is dharma?  __________________________________________-

 

 

  1. Explain the importance of Hindu epics, scriptures, art, music and dance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What two systems are both important in Hindu sacred texts?

a)      creation & science             

b)      astronomy & astrology       

c)      marriage & education

 

  1. What is the purpose of yoga?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Moksha is the promise of _________________________, or when the individual  __________________ merges with the ultimate ____________________.

 

 

  1. Four Stages in Hindu Life  (put them in correct order)

_____               married life

_____               complete renunciation

_____               student-hood

_____               meditation / away from mainstream life

 

 

  1. Cyclic Nature of Life

Brahman is the ___________________

Shiva is the ______________________

Vishnu is the _____________________

 

 

  1. The basic belief of Hinduism is cause and effect (all actions have a consequence) called ________________________.  The goal is to break the chain of reincarnation by performing proper _________________.

 

 

  1. One figure that aided the Hindu reform movement was _______________________.

 

 

  1. When was full equality granted to women in India?  ___________________

 

 

  1. The mystic word that means “whole universe” and is the symbol of Brahman is ________.  When is it used?