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There are an estimated one billion Hindus in the world today. The majority live in India and
Nepal. They can trace their religion back to the ancient beliefs of the __________, a group of
nomadic warriors from Central Asia who invaded the Indian subcontinent sometime between
1700 and 1500 BCE. correct answers Aryans
The early history of Hinduism is viewed in distinct periods beginning as far back as 2000 BCE.
Little is known, however, of the religious practices before the development of the Aryan
civilization. The Aryans worshiped deities that represented beauty and the forces of nature.
Among them were _____, the female deity of the storm; _____, the female deity of fire; _____,
the female deity of the sky; and _____, the male deity of the moon who ruled the stars. The
Aryans practiced ritual sacrifices of animals to invoke the deities. correct answers Indra, Agni,
Varna, Soma
Aryans left records of their religious beliefs and practices in writings that developed into the
sacred books of Hinduism. The _______ written during the Vedic period, from 1500 to 500
BCE, are collections of hymns, prayers, myths, rituals, and beliefs about the creation and the
deities. correct answers Vedas
The Vedas are divided into four collections; the oldest is the ________ and contains more than a
thousand hymns. correct answers Rig Veda
The __________ are later writings that were added to the earlier writings of Hinduism (Vedas)
and contain advice from Hindu mystics; reincarnation is first mentioned in the Upanishads.
correct answers Upanishads
In all, there are ______ books of sacred writings that make up the basic Vedas. correct answers
seven
What are the 3 gods of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti)? correct answers Brahma (creator), Shiva
(destroyer). Vishnu (preserver)
During Hinduism's __________ period, from 500 BCE to 500 CE, temple worship grew popular
and worship of three of the major sects of Hinduism—Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Shaktism—
developed. More religious writings were produced, resulting in two epic poems of great
importance to Hinduism, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. correct answers classical
The ___________ (epic poem) describes two Indian families who are fighting for control of a
kingdom in a bloody war. Within it is the poem Bhagavad Gita, meaning the "Lord's song." In
the poem, the god Krishna and Arjuna, a member of one of the warring families, discuss the
meaning of duty. correct answers Mahabharata
The Mahabharata (epic poem) describes two Indian families who are fighting for control of a
kingdom in a bloody war. Within the Mahabharata is the poem ____________, meaning the
, "Lord's song." In the poem, the god Krishna and Arjuna, a member of one of the warring
families, discuss the meaning of duty. correct answers Bhagavad Gita
The _______ (epic poem) tells the story of the wanderings of Prince Rama and his wife Sita who
are exiled because of a jealous stepmother. correct answers Ramayana
A later document of importance in the development of Hinduism and written during the classical
period is the ________. This ancient text describes varna, or the caste system, as already in
existence in Hindu society. correct answers Law of Manu
It is possible that the caste system goes back to the Aryan invaders who considered themselves
superior to those they conquered. The system divides Hindus into a complex and rigid social
system of thousands of different castes, or categories, based on hereditary occupations. The
______, or untouchables, are below the caste system and perform menial manual labor. correct
answers dalits
The ________ period (500 CE to 1500 CE) saw further development of the Hindu religion,
including its assertion over the practices of Buddhism and Jainism as well as the construction of
regional temples. The gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi (Shakti) rose in popularity during this
period of Hinduism. correct answers medieval
What three gods rose in popularity during the medieval period of Hinduism? correct answers
Vishnu, Shiva, Devi (Shakti)
Hinduism's ________ period during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was marked by its
colonization by the British as well as attempts by missionaries to covert Hindus to Christianity.
During this same period, Hinduism experienced a renaissance, with spiritual leaders examining
their religion closely and undertaking reform efforts. These reformers' views and writings led to
the concept of Indian __________ and the beginning of an effort to export Hinduism to the West.
correct answers modern, nationalism,
Unlike many religions, Hinduism had no single _________ and no single set of revealed
_______. Hinduism has grown and developed internally by incorporating outside influences and
is still evolving. It can, however, be organized into four major traditions, or theistic paths, though
those paths or sects are loose divisions with much overlap. Many practicing Hindus don't
subscribe to any particular theistic path or sect. correct answers founder, dogma
Each of the four major theistic paths (sects of Hinduism) worships a different god, adheres to a
different doctrine about god, and follows a different path to union with god. There are two main
doctrines, _____________ and ______________, and each of the four sects adheres to one of
these two beliefs. correct answers monoism, inclusive monotheism
The belief that there is one impersonal supreme god without qualities or a form and who is
represented equally by lesser gods. correct answers monoism
There are an estimated one billion Hindus in the world today. The majority live in India and
Nepal. They can trace their religion back to the ancient beliefs of the __________, a group of
nomadic warriors from Central Asia who invaded the Indian subcontinent sometime between
1700 and 1500 BCE. correct answers Aryans
The early history of Hinduism is viewed in distinct periods beginning as far back as 2000 BCE.
Little is known, however, of the religious practices before the development of the Aryan
civilization. The Aryans worshiped deities that represented beauty and the forces of nature.
Among them were _____, the female deity of the storm; _____, the female deity of fire; _____,
the female deity of the sky; and _____, the male deity of the moon who ruled the stars. The
Aryans practiced ritual sacrifices of animals to invoke the deities. correct answers Indra, Agni,
Varna, Soma
Aryans left records of their religious beliefs and practices in writings that developed into the
sacred books of Hinduism. The _______ written during the Vedic period, from 1500 to 500
BCE, are collections of hymns, prayers, myths, rituals, and beliefs about the creation and the
deities. correct answers Vedas
The Vedas are divided into four collections; the oldest is the ________ and contains more than a
thousand hymns. correct answers Rig Veda
The __________ are later writings that were added to the earlier writings of Hinduism (Vedas)
and contain advice from Hindu mystics; reincarnation is first mentioned in the Upanishads.
correct answers Upanishads
In all, there are ______ books of sacred writings that make up the basic Vedas. correct answers
seven
What are the 3 gods of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti)? correct answers Brahma (creator), Shiva
(destroyer). Vishnu (preserver)
During Hinduism's __________ period, from 500 BCE to 500 CE, temple worship grew popular
and worship of three of the major sects of Hinduism—Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Shaktism—
developed. More religious writings were produced, resulting in two epic poems of great
importance to Hinduism, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. correct answers classical
The ___________ (epic poem) describes two Indian families who are fighting for control of a
kingdom in a bloody war. Within it is the poem Bhagavad Gita, meaning the "Lord's song." In
the poem, the god Krishna and Arjuna, a member of one of the warring families, discuss the
meaning of duty. correct answers Mahabharata
The Mahabharata (epic poem) describes two Indian families who are fighting for control of a
kingdom in a bloody war. Within the Mahabharata is the poem ____________, meaning the
, "Lord's song." In the poem, the god Krishna and Arjuna, a member of one of the warring
families, discuss the meaning of duty. correct answers Bhagavad Gita
The _______ (epic poem) tells the story of the wanderings of Prince Rama and his wife Sita who
are exiled because of a jealous stepmother. correct answers Ramayana
A later document of importance in the development of Hinduism and written during the classical
period is the ________. This ancient text describes varna, or the caste system, as already in
existence in Hindu society. correct answers Law of Manu
It is possible that the caste system goes back to the Aryan invaders who considered themselves
superior to those they conquered. The system divides Hindus into a complex and rigid social
system of thousands of different castes, or categories, based on hereditary occupations. The
______, or untouchables, are below the caste system and perform menial manual labor. correct
answers dalits
The ________ period (500 CE to 1500 CE) saw further development of the Hindu religion,
including its assertion over the practices of Buddhism and Jainism as well as the construction of
regional temples. The gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi (Shakti) rose in popularity during this
period of Hinduism. correct answers medieval
What three gods rose in popularity during the medieval period of Hinduism? correct answers
Vishnu, Shiva, Devi (Shakti)
Hinduism's ________ period during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was marked by its
colonization by the British as well as attempts by missionaries to covert Hindus to Christianity.
During this same period, Hinduism experienced a renaissance, with spiritual leaders examining
their religion closely and undertaking reform efforts. These reformers' views and writings led to
the concept of Indian __________ and the beginning of an effort to export Hinduism to the West.
correct answers modern, nationalism,
Unlike many religions, Hinduism had no single _________ and no single set of revealed
_______. Hinduism has grown and developed internally by incorporating outside influences and
is still evolving. It can, however, be organized into four major traditions, or theistic paths, though
those paths or sects are loose divisions with much overlap. Many practicing Hindus don't
subscribe to any particular theistic path or sect. correct answers founder, dogma
Each of the four major theistic paths (sects of Hinduism) worships a different god, adheres to a
different doctrine about god, and follows a different path to union with god. There are two main
doctrines, _____________ and ______________, and each of the four sects adheres to one of
these two beliefs. correct answers monoism, inclusive monotheism
The belief that there is one impersonal supreme god without qualities or a form and who is
represented equally by lesser gods. correct answers monoism
