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Study Guide Questions
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The indigenous people of the Indian subcontinent are known as: a.) Indo-Aryans b.) Moghuls c.) Semites d.) Dravidians
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The __________________ are the books of knowledge that represent the basis for Hinduism.
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___________________ is the creator of the universe, according to Hindu thought.
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The pursuit of economic and political rewards.
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The pursuit of love, including pleasure and the bodily appetites.
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Righteous behavior, including the observance of religious and social laws.
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Reunification with the world spirit.
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A person's caste is determined by one's conduct in a previous life. This is called
_______________________________ .
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The Indian religious teacher is known as "_____________________ ."
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The deity who represents the principle of preservation is: a.) Brahma b.) Shiva c.) Vishnu d.) Ganesa
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____________________ is sometimes portrayed as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance.
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The "black mother" manifestation of the goddess Parvati, who destroys her husband is:
a.) Druga b.) Saraswati c.) Radha d.) Kali
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Ganesa, the patron of literature, bestower of riches, and bringer of good fortune is remarkable because he has the head of a(n) ____________________.
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The sacred river of the Hindus is the: a.) Indus b.) Ganges c.) Brahmaputra d.) Narmada
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The stone steps that lead down to the sacred river are known as: a.) ghats b.) avatar c.) pujas d.) varnas
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The various incarnations of Vishnu are called: a.) ghats b.) avatars c.) pujas d.) varnas
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17.
The monkey king who helped Rama rescue his kidnapped wife was: a.) Ravana b.) Hanuman c.) Varaha d.) Avatara
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Krishna is famous for his love of: a.) Druga b.) Saraswati c.) Radha d.) Kali
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The religious reverence for all life is called ________________________ .
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20.
Prince Siddharta is the founder of: a.) Jainism b.) Hinduism c.) Taoism d.) Buddhism
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