1.2 Yoga: Its Origin, History, and Development

Question 1

The earliest record of of Yoga is Bhagavad Gita. True or False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What is the earliest known record of Yoga?

Answer 2

The Rigveda

Question 3

Ayurveda is part of ….

Answer 3

Atharva Veda

Question 4

Jnana Kanda is also known as ….

Answer 4

Upanishad

Question 5

The knowledge of Yoga did not exist before the Vedic period. True or False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Which statement is correct?
a. Upanishad are stand alone scripture.
b. Upanishad are part of the Vedas

Answer 6

Upanishads are embedded in the Vedas

Question 7

The commentary of PYS by Veda Vyasa is known as

Answer 7

Yoga Bhashya

Question 8

Patanjali Yoga Sutra is contemporary text of Bhagavad Gita, Upanishad, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
True or False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Adi Yogi imparted yogic knowledge to

Answer 9

Sapta-Rishi

Question 10

“Vinyog Hatha Yoga” lineage is started by….

Answer 10

Shri Krishnamacharya

Question 11

The Parliament of Religion was held in ___(city)_________ in ____(year)_____

Answer 11

Chicago in 1893

Question 12

The collection of Mantras in the Veda is referred to as ……….

Answer 12

Samhita

Question 13

Which of these is not a Vedanga?
Siksha
Kalpa
Nirukta
Brahmana

Answer 13

Brahmana

Question 14

Which of these are Upaveda?
Rig Veda
Sama Veda
Yajurveda
Dhanurveda

Answer 14

Dhanurveda

Question 15

Who is referred to as the Father of Modern Yoga?

Answer 15

T. Krishnamacharya

Question 16

Adi-Shankaracharya was a popular teacher of …..

Answer 16

Non-dualism

Question 17

What is the earliest known record of yoga?

Answer 17

The earliest known record of yoga is found in the Rigveda, dated around 1500 BCE.

Question 18

True or False: The concept of yoga originated in ancient India.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The Rigveda is a collection of __________.

Answer 19

sacred hymns

Question 20

What does the term ‘yoga’ mean in Sanskrit?

Answer 20

To unite or to join.

Question 21

Which ancient text is primarily associated with the philosophical foundations of yoga?

Answer 21

The Upanishads.

Question 22

What is the significance of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali?

Answer 22

They systematized the philosophy and practice of yoga around the 2nd century BCE.

Question 23

True or False: Yoga was only practiced for physical fitness in ancient times.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What are the four main paths of yoga as outlined in the Bhagavad Gita?

Answer 24

Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Dhyana Yoga.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The term 'asana' refers to __________ in yoga.

Answer 25

posture

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key component of Hatha Yoga? A) Meditation B) Chanting C) Breath control

Answer 26

C) Breath control

Question 27

True or False: The concept of yoga includes both physical and spiritual practices.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What is the primary goal of yoga according to ancient texts?

Answer 28

To achieve union with the divine or ultimate reality.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a key text that discusses the philosophy of yoga and duty.

Answer 29

Bhagavad Gita

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which of the following practices is commonly associated with Raja Yoga? A) Asanas B) Meditation C) Pranayama

Answer 30

B) Meditation

Question 31

What is the historical context of yoga's development?

Answer 31

Yoga developed as a spiritual discipline in ancient India, influenced by Vedic traditions.

Question 32

True or False: The Upanishads were written before the Rigveda.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What is the meaning of 'Kundalini' in the context of yoga?

Answer 33

A form of primal energy believed to be coiled at the base of the spine.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The __________ Sutras are considered a foundational text of Raja Yoga.

Answer 34

Yoga

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common yoga practice? A) Tai Chi B) Pilates C) Asana

Answer 35

C) Asana

Question 36

What does 'pranayama' refer to in yoga?

Answer 36

"Prāṇāyāma") is the yogic practice of focusing on breath. In classical yoga, the breath is associated with prana, thus, pranayama is a means to elevate the prana-shakti, or life energies.

Question 37

True or False: Yoga has remained unchanged since its inception.

Answer 37

False

Question 38

What role do the Yoga Sutras play in modern yoga practices?

Answer 38

They provide a philosophical framework and guidelines for practitioners.

Question 39

What does 'Dhyana' mean in the context of yoga?

Answer 39

Meditation or focused contemplation.