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One feature that probably contributed to the rich developments in Hinduism was |
| | A) | the constant invasions of India by foreigners. |
| | B) | the frequent floods and fires across India. |
| | C) | India's isolation from other areas. |
| | D) | India's extensive natural resources. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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2 | |
Aryan religion was |
| | A) | patriarchal and polytheistic. |
| | B) | matriarchal and polytheistic. |
| | C) | monotheistic. |
| | D) | monistic. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The earliest sacred texts of Hinduism are the |
| | A) | Upanishads. |
| | B) | Brahmanas. |
| | C) | Aranyakas. |
| | D) | Vedas. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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4 | |
The second-ranking caste consisted of |
| | A) | priests. |
| | B) | merchants. |
| | C) | nobles and warriors. |
| | D) | artisans. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna counsels Arjuna to |
| | A) | meditate to experience moksha. |
| | B) | work unselfishly for others. |
| | C) | go to war. |
| | D) | engage in nonviolent resistance. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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Hinduism as formulated in the Upanishads |
| | A) | encourages meditation to understand the essence of reality. |
| | B) | says we must honor our social obligations and roles. |
| | C) | rejected the authority of the Vedas in formulating new religious insights. |
| | D) | advocates devotion to any of the many gods. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The Trimurti speaks of |
| | A) | creation, fall, and salvation. |
| | B) | gods, goddesses, and animals. |
| | C) | creation, preservation, and destruction. |
| | D) | death, rebirth, and liberation. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The most complicated of the Hindu gods is |
| | A) | Vishnu. |
| | B) | Rama. |
| | C) | Shiva. |
| | D) | Brahma. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The power of a god is often symbolized with |
| | A) | lightning bolts. |
| | B) | rings of fire. |
| | C) | animals. |
| | D) | many arms. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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10 | |
Respect is shown to gurus through |
| | A) | an offering of food. |
| | B) | touching their feet. |
| | C) | memorizing sacred texts. |
| | D) | bowing the head. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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In the four stages of life, students and renunciates are |
| | A) | to be celibate. |
| | B) | to make pilgrimages to religious sites. |
| | C) | to serve in temples. |
| | D) | to care for the cows that wander the streets. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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12 | |
The most significant outside influence on Hinduism came from the |
| | A) | Germans. |
| | B) | Mongolians. |
| | C) | Portuguese. |
| | D) | British. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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13 | |
One of the qualities seen in the nature of Brahman is |
| | A) | the Feminine Divine. |
| | B) | joy or bliss. |
| | C) | jealousy. |
| | D) | love. |
| | E) | none of the above |
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A god associated with divine playfulness; a form of Vishnu. |
| | A) | Karma |
| | B) | Krishna |
| | C) | Yoga |
| | D) | Hatha |
| | E) | none of the above |
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A wandering holy man. |
| | A) | sannyasin |
| | B) | vaishya |
| | C) | kshatriya |
| | D) | vanaprastha |
| | E) | none of the above |
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A spiritual community. |
| | A) | aryan |
| | B) | atman |
| | C) | karma |
| | D) | ashram |
| | E) | none of the above |
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"Illusion"; what keeps us from seeing reality correctly; the world, viewed inadequately. |
| | A) | maya |
| | B) | moksha |
| | C) | satyagraha |
| | D) | puja |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The spiritual discipline of knowledge and insight. |
| | A) | hatha yoga |
| | B) | kundalini yoga |
| | C) | jnana yoga |
| | D) | karma yoga |
| | E) | none of the above |
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"Awe-inspiring," "distant"; a goddess that is a form of Devi. |
| | A) | Rama |
| | B) | Vishnu |
| | C) | Brahma |
| | D) | Durga |
| | E) | none of the above |
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A short sacred phrase, often chanted or used in meditation. |
| | A) | ahimsa |
| | B) | karma |
| | C) | avatar |
| | D) | puja |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The term meaning nonharm or nonviolence. |
| | A) | moksha |
| | B) | guna |
| | C) | gita |
| | D) | maya |
| | E) | none of the above |
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22 | |
The moral law of cause and effect that determines the direction of rebirth. |
| | A) | ahimsa |
| | B) | karma |
| | C) | shakti |
| | D) | puja |
| | E) | none of the above |
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An earthly embodiment of a deity. |
| | A) | puja |
| | B) | avatar |
| | C) | karma |
| | D) | ahimsa |
| | E) | none of the above |
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"Liberation" from the personal limitation, egotism, and rebirth. |
| | A) | satyagraha |
| | B) | ahimsa |
| | C) | maya |
| | D) | moksha |
| | E) | none of the above |
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Member of the priestly caste in Hinduism. |
| | A) | brahmin |
| | B) | vaishya |
| | C) | kshatriya |
| | D) | vanaprastha |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The most sacred river in India. |
| | A) | Danube |
| | B) | Rhine |
| | C) | Ganges |
| | D) | Yellow |
| | E) | none of the above |
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Offerings and ritual in honor of a deity. |
| | A) | mantra |
| | B) | karma |
| | C) | ahimsa |
| | D) | avatar |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The leader of the movement toward Indian Independence who advocated nonviolent methods to effect social change. |
| | A) | Mohandas Gandhi |
| | B) | Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada |
| | C) | Shankara |
| | D) | Swami Vivekenanda |
| | E) | none of the above |
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29 | |
A form of Devi; a goddess associated with destruction and rebirth. |
| | A) | Agni |
| | B) | Kali |
| | C) | Brahma |
| | D) | Vishnu |
| | E) | none of the above |
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30 | |
Devotion to a deity or guru. |
| | A) | shakti |
| | B) | trimurti |
| | C) | devi |
| | D) | samadhi |
| | E) | none of the above |
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A state of complete inner peace resulting from meditation. |
| | A) | devi |
| | B) | samadhi |
| | C) | bhakti |
| | D) | trimurti |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The spiritual essence of all individual human beings. |
| | A) | Atman |
| | B) | Puja |
| | C) | Durga |
| | D) | Veda |
| | E) | none of the above |
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The everyday world of change and suffering, leading to rebirth. |
| | A) | ahimsa |
| | B) | durga |
| | C) | karma |
| | D) | dhyana |
| | E) | none of the above |
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