History of Hinduism
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Who is considered the main deity for Vaishnavites?

  • Lord Vishnu (correct)
  • Lord Ganesha
  • Lord Brahma
  • Lord Shiva

    • What is the supreme goddess for followers of Shaktism?

  • Goddess Lakshmi
  • Goddess Saraswati
  • Goddess Shakti (correct)
  • Goddess Parvati

    • According to Hinduism, what were widowed women traditionally expected to do?

  • Jump on the funeral pyre of their husbands (correct)
  • Live alone for life
  • Join a nunnery
  • Remarry immediately

    • What act legally abolished the caste system in India?

    <p>The Indian Constitution of 1948</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Hindu group believes that Goddess Shakti is the supreme deity?

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

    Who are the 'harijans' according to the text?

    <p>'Children of God'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Hindu sect allows devotees to choose their own deity?

    <p>'Smartas'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sacred text is referred to as 'the Lord's Song'?

    <p>Bhagavad Gita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the Trimurti is recognized as the creator of the universe and receives the least attention?

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

    Which god or goddess in Hinduism is associated with death, destruction, and disease?

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

    In Hinduism, 'bhakti' refers to what aspect of spirituality?

    <p>The soul's longing for and clinging to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Hindu text narrates the 'Story of Rama's Journey' involving SITA and a forest?

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

    'Dharma' in Hinduism refers to what concept?

    <p>The cosmic order and duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the preserver deity among the Trimurti with a primary concern for humanity?

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

    'Moksha' in Hindu philosophy refers to what ultimate goal or liberation?

    <p>Realizing oneness with God or ultimate reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Trimurti' in Hinduism represents which three deities?

    <p>'Brahma', 'Vishnu', 'Shiva'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sacred text emphasizes reaching God through devotion, knowledge, or selfless action?

    <p>Bhagavad Gita</p> Signup and view all the answers

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