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Hinduism Origins and Philosophy
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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?

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

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

    <p>By undergoing necessary training to purify and refine the mind and senses.</p> 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?

    <p>Aryans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Archeological evidence from the Indus Valley civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does Hinduism teach about all beings and things?

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

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