Hinduism

• What is the belief in one God called?


  Monotheism
• What is the belief in multiple Gods called?


  Polytheism
• What does pluralism refer to in religious belief?


  Belief that there is one God in many forms
• What is the term for no belief in God?


  Atheism
• What does pantheism mean in Hindu belief?


  Belief that God is everywhere
• Who are the most popular Gods in Hinduism?


  Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
• What is Brahman in Hinduism?


  The supreme spirit with no form
• What is the Trimurti in Hinduism?


  The three main Gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
• What role does Vishnu play in Hinduism?


  He restores moral order
• What is the role of Shiva in Hinduism?


  The God of destruction
• Who is Saraswati in Hinduism?


  The Goddess of learning, art, and music
• What does Lakshmi represent in Hinduism?


  The Goddess of good fortune and wealth
• What does Parvati symbolize in Hinduism?


  The continuity of life
• What is the significance of Goddess Durga?


  She symbolizes power and destroys evil
• What festival celebrates Goddess Durga's victory?


  Maha Saptami during Durga Puja
• What is the concept of atman in Hinduism?


  The divine part in everyone
• What does samsara refer to in Hindu belief?


  The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
• What does karma mean in Hinduism?


  Action or choice with consequences
• What is moksha in Hindu belief?


  Freedom from the cycle of reincarnation
• What are the four varnas in Hindu society?


  Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
• What is the role of Brahmins in the Varna system?


  Priests and teachers
• What is the role of Kshatriyas in the Varna system?


  Monarchs and army leaders
• What is the role of Vaishyas in the Varna system?


  Businessmen and traders
• What is the role of Shudras in the Varna system?


  Manual laborers and service workers
• What are the reasons for the Varna system being considered good?


  It kept order and provided goals
• What are the reasons against the Varna system?


  It was unfair and restrictive
• What are the four yogas in Hinduism that lead to moksha?


  • Karma Yoga: The path of good works
  • Bhakti Yoga: The path of devotion
  • Jnana Yoga: The path of knowledge
  • Ashtanga Yoga: The path of meditation
• What is the significance of the Vedas in Hinduism?


  They are the most ancient scriptures
• What does the term "Trimurti" refer to?

  The three principal deities in Hinduism
• What is the role of Goddess Durga in Hindu mythology?


  She battles evil and protects the good
• What is the significance of the festival Durga Puja?


  It celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over evil
• What does the term "Moksha" signify in Hinduism?


  Ultimate liberation from the cycle of rebirth
• What is the role of the Goddess Saraswati?


  She represents knowledge and wisdom
• What does the term "Karma" refer to?


  Actions that have consequences
• What is the significance of the concept of "Atman"?


  It represents the eternal soul in everyone
• What does "Samsara" mean in Hinduism?


  The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
• What is the role of the Goddess Lakshmi?


  She represents wealth and prosperity
• What does "Dharma" mean in Hinduism?


  Duty or responsibility in life
• What is the significance of the "Varna System"?


  It categorizes society into different groups
• What is the role of the "Dalits" in the Varna system?


  They perform the lowest jobs in society