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Hinduism Origins and Philosophy

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What is the fundamental teaching of Hinduism?

The spirit of God is confined only to the body and mind, not the soul.

The Vedas were initially written down and then handed down by word of mouth from teacher to student.

The basic nature of a human being is not confined to the body or the mind, but includes the spirit of God within the soul. (correct)

Hinduism began about 4000 years ago in China and was influenced by ancient Chinese philosophy.

What do the Vedas refer to in Hinduism?

Sacred texts recording the philosophy, religion, and customs of the ancient Aryans. (correct)

Philosophical writings from ancient Egypt that influenced Hindu beliefs.

Religious texts handed down by Buddha in ancient India.

Ancient scriptures from Greece that influenced Hinduism.

What helped establish Hinduism as the world's oldest living religion?

Religious artifacts found in South America.

Archeological evidence from the Indus Valley civilization of northwestern India. (correct)

Historical records from ancient Persia.

Written scriptures from ancient Mesopotamia.

What is the essence of all beings and things according to Hinduism?

Pure or divine spirit, full of peace, joy, and wisdom, ever united with God. Signup and view all the answers

How can one begin to feel the truth of Hinduism's fundamental teaching?

By undergoing necessary training to purify and refine the mind and senses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient people whose philosophy, religion, and customs are recorded in the sacred texts known as the Vedas?

Aryans Signup and view all the answers

Where did Hinduism or Sanatana Dharma begin about 4000 years ago?

India Signup and view all the answers

What helps establish Hinduism as the world's oldest living religion?

Archeological evidence from the Indus Valley civilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental teaching of Hinduism regarding a human being's basic nature?

It is not confined to the body or the mind, but has the spirit of God within the soul. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hinduism teach about all beings and things?

They are really, in their deepest essence, pure or divine spirit, full of peace, joy, and wisdom. Signup and view all the answers