s.s. ch.7 Q&A
What is Hinduism? What was the Aryans' contribution to Hinduism? - (correct answer)A
religion that developed in India over many centuries; it traces its roots to older traditions,
such as Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism. The Aryans brought to India some of their gods
and rituals, some of which eventually became part of Hinduism.
Name the 4 levels of the caste system and the roles that each played in Indian society. -
(correct answer)Brahmins - priests and religious scholars. Kshatriyas - rulers and
warriors
Vaishyas - herders and merchants. Shudras - servants, farmers, and laborers.
What are 3 key points that describe Hindu beliefs about deities? Be specific in your
answer. - (correct answer)There are many deities in Hindu sacred texts and worship. In
some Hindu traditions, there are three important deities. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
each control one aspect of the universe.
Name 3 important deities and one aspect of the universe that each controls. - (correct
answer)Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Brahma creates it, Vishnu preserves it, and Shiva
destroys it.
What are 3 key points that describe Hindu beliefs about dharma? Be specific in your
answer. - (correct answer)Dharma stands for law, obligation, and duty. Each social class
was said to have its own duties that involved a certain type of work. Hindus are also
expected to follow a common dharma, or set of
What is the festival of Divali? What does it celebrate? - (correct answer)The Hindu New
Year is celebrated at the Divali festival. Divali means "row of lamps." The lamps are
symbols of good (light) winning over evil (darkness).
What are 3 key points that describe Hindu beliefs about karma? Be specific in your
answer. - (correct answer)Karma explains why Hindus should live according to dharma.
The law of karma governs what happens to people's souls after death. Karma is made
up of all the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.
What is Hinduism? What was the Aryans' contribution to Hinduism? - (correct answer)A
religion that developed in India over many centuries; it traces its roots to older traditions,
such as Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism. The Aryans brought to India some of their gods
and rituals, some of which eventually became part of Hinduism.
Name the 4 levels of the caste system and the roles that each played in Indian society. -
(correct answer)Brahmins - priests and religious scholars. Kshatriyas - rulers and
warriors
Vaishyas - herders and merchants. Shudras - servants, farmers, and laborers.
What are 3 key points that describe Hindu beliefs about deities? Be specific in your
answer. - (correct answer)There are many deities in Hindu sacred texts and worship. In
some Hindu traditions, there are three important deities. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
each control one aspect of the universe.
Name 3 important deities and one aspect of the universe that each controls. - (correct
answer)Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Brahma creates it, Vishnu preserves it, and Shiva
destroys it.
What are 3 key points that describe Hindu beliefs about dharma? Be specific in your
answer. - (correct answer)Dharma stands for law, obligation, and duty. Each social class
was said to have its own duties that involved a certain type of work. Hindus are also
expected to follow a common dharma, or set of
What is the festival of Divali? What does it celebrate? - (correct answer)The Hindu New
Year is celebrated at the Divali festival. Divali means "row of lamps." The lamps are
symbols of good (light) winning over evil (darkness).
What are 3 key points that describe Hindu beliefs about karma? Be specific in your
answer. - (correct answer)Karma explains why Hindus should live according to dharma.
The law of karma governs what happens to people's souls after death. Karma is made
up of all the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.
