HINDUISM EXAM 2023/2024 LATEST

HINDUISM EXAM 2023/2024 LATEST KARMA MARGA (dharma yoga) - CORRECT ANSWER-path of deeds, moral actions; marga called the "Path of Works" that focuses on ethical actions, social service and ritual requirements that accord with one's dharma or duty to society in concern for the world and others. JNANA MARGA (jnana yoga) - CORRECT ANSWER-path of philosophies that unmask illusion; marga called the "Path of Knowledge" that uses philosophical reflection to restructure cognitive processes so one's self-atman (soul) can become one with Brahman-Atman. BHAKTI MARGA (bhakti yoga) - CORRECT ANSWER-path of devotion and worship; marga called the "Path of Devotion" that uses the heart and emotion in worship to revere the gods in prayers and rituals. RAJA MARGA (hatha yoga) - CORRECT ANSWER-path of body exercises; ascetic discipline; marga that adopts the Sankhya philosophy that human "selves" are trapped by the material world so ascetic disciplines like hatha yoga and samadhi meditation are used to free the self for moksha or nirvana; categorized under jnana manga by our textbook Brahmin - CORRECT ANSWER-high caste of priests, pandits (pundits) Kshatriya - CORRECT ANSWER-princes, warriors, administrators Vaishya - CORRECT ANSWER-producers: farmers, merchants, artisans, craftsmen Shudra - CORRECT ANSWER-lowest caste of serfs, servants and laborers Mohandas Gandhi - CORRECT ANSWER-An Oxford-trained lawyer who used non-violent strategies to gain India's independence from Great Britain in 1947. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, - CORRECT ANSWER-Founder of Transcendental Meditation (aka TM), a movement that taught Jai Guru Dev's mantras and became popular in the 1960's & 70's due to the Beatles and other celebrities. avatar - CORRECT ANSWER-An "incarnation" of a deity like Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita: Harijan - CORRECT ANSWER-Hindu born in India outside the caste system can be referred to as a Dalit or "untouchable," but Gandhi preferred the term SIddartha experiences a form of enlightenment And - CORRECT ANSWER-B. when he attempts to drown himself and survives. c. when those he remembers flash before his eyes. Incorrect d. when he experiences pleasure with the lovely courtesan Kamela. e. when he leaves his friend Govinda with the Buddha and begins to see himself as his only true teacher. kama - CORRECT ANSWER-pleasure; enjoying all that life has to offer moksha - CORRECT ANSWER-liberation, release from rebirth artha - CORRECT ANSWER-power, fame, wealth, dharma - CORRECT ANSWER-selfless action leading to good karma Regarding ritual dimension, our textbook says that Hindus are not idolaters because they worship the god or goddess behind the image or statue during puja. - CORRECT ANSWER-True The caste system can be used as an example of the social dimension of Hinduism. - CORRECT ANSWER-True Krishna's adventures in the Bhagavad Gita are better classified as doctrinal essays rather than mythical stories - CORRECT ANSWER-False Hindus reverence the cow as a symbol that all life forms are worthy of respect. This reverence can be classified with the ritual, ethical and material dimensions of Hindu religion. - CORRECT ANSWER-True The government of India outlawed the caste system, so the historical discrimination related to this system has disappeared. - CORRECT ANSWER-False The abstract concept of Brahman is easy to grasp for most humans. - CORRECT ANSWER-False Hindus recognize as many as 330 million gods and goddesses - CORRECT ANSWER-True Karma functions automatically due to cause and effect, so one's rebirth is not delivered by Hindu deities to reward good behavior or to punish bad behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER-True The swastika symbol was considered a positive symbol by ancient Hindus. - CORRECT ANSWER-True For a Hindu, life's dharma or duty is determined by: - CORRECT ANSWER-a. gender b. all of the other answers are true. Correct c. varna d. stage of life B is the correct answer The vaina fire offering is never performed at Hindu weddings. - CORRECT ANSWER-False On our temple tour Mrs. Keshawani compared reincarnation to putting on a new shirt after one has worn out her favorite. - CORRECT ANSWER-True Hinduism as presented on our temple tour was explained as being very inclusive because most Hindus view other religions as valid pathways to God. This approach is an excellent example of what Diana Eck called "pluralism." - CORRECT ANSWER-True Explain which one of Hinduism's 4 Paths or Margas would suit you best by explaining a personality preference you have for a specific kind of activity. (4 Paths: Karma Marga, Raja Marga, Bhakti Marga, Jnana Marga) - CORRECT ANSWER-I think karma Marga would suit me best because it talked about taking action and that's important and stuff like that I'm just gonna wing it A. Name the deity who was the subject of your poster. B. Explain 1 symbol in the poster you submitted. OR explain another belief, purpose or occupation associated with this deity. - CORRECT ANSWER-Shiva Is one of the three main gods and is the destroyer