World Cultures
Hinduism
Fact Hunt
HINDUISM/WAYS OF LIFE
1.
How old is Hiduism?
2. Why are most Hindus vegetarians?
THREE GODS IN ONE
3. What is Brahman?
 What are the three principle gods? Give a description of each.
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GODS AND GODDESSES
 Give a description of the three principle goddesses:
7.Sarasvati9.Parvati-
8.Lakshmi10. Who is Ganesh? What does he look like?
BELIEFS AND WRITINGS
 Define the following words:
11. Samsara14. Moksha12. Karma13. Dharma-
15. Atman-
16. Brahman17. Ahimsa-
LIFE AND SOCIETY
 Identify the following sacred texts/writings/scriptures:
18. Vedas21. Rig Veda-
19. Upanishads-
22. Mahabharata-
20. Ramayana23. What are the four ahsramas?
24. What is a guru?
25. Discuss the nature of the sacred cow?
26. Explain the significance of the practice of yoga to the Hindu religion.
FESTIVALS ANDWORSHIP
 Explain the significance of
27.Ganges River-
28. Varnasi-
29. What is the festival of Diwali and when is it celebrated?
30. Why is the festival of Holi celebrated and HOW is it celebrated?