Hinduism Observations

Hindu Observations
Hinduism
Book Observations

1. Describe the man and the scene on pg. 88.

2. How do Hindus describe their religion?
3. What is “dharma” and give an example of it.
4. Look at the map on p. 90. Rank the countries by the number of Hindus in each.
5. What is Brahman?
6. What is Karma?
7. What is atman?
8. Explain the caste system. Name them.

9. Name the 10 forms of Vishnu.
10. What is the role of Vishnu?
11. Identify each of the following:
a. Rama and Sita
b. Hanuman
c. Sarasvati
d. Shiva
e. Rig Veda
f. Upanishads
g. Puranas
h. Ramayana
i. Bhakti
12. Name and describe four Hindu festivals.


13. What is the importance of the River Ganges?
14. What is the importance of the Himalyayas?
15. What is “ahimsa”?
16. What is the meaning behind the sacred cow?
17. How does the Shiva Nataraja fit in today’s modern society?