Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
Hinduism is monotheistic or polytheistic?
A
Polytheistic
2
Q
When were the Vedas hymns written? (estimate)
A
1400
3
Q
Collection of essays written around 400BC about the meaning of the Vedas
A
Upanishads
4
Q
One true reality is called?
A
Brahman
5
Q
The Soul is called?
A
Atman
6
Q
Hindus believed in…?
A
Reincarnation
7
Q
Breaking the cycle of reincarnation so Atman is one with Brahman is called…?
A
Moksha
8
Q
The Caste system from highest to lowest: (5)
A
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables
9
Q
God’s mouth/priests
A
Brahmin
10
Q
God’s arms/warriors
A
Kshatriyas
11
Q
God’s legs/landowners, merchants, artisans
A
Vaishyas
12
Q
God’s feet/servants and slaves
A
Shudras
13
Q
Placement on the caste system was based on…
A
Karma
14
Q
Duty to fulfill karma was called…
A
Dharma
