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The River Ganges plays an important role in Hinduism.

Insight into the Religion

Take a deeper look at Hinduism, exploring beliefs about God, the soul, karma and rebirth, and how these ideas shape worship and everyday decision making.

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Fascinating Fact:

Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and moksha is freedom from this cycle, when the soul realises its unity with Brahman.

In Specialist Religions Hinduism, this quiz gives insight into key Hindu ideas about God, the inner self, karma and spiritual growth, and how these beliefs influence worship, festivals and moral choices.

Key Terms

Brahman: The ultimate reality in Hinduism, understood as the limitless spiritual source of everything that exists.
Samsara: The ongoing cycle of birth, death and rebirth, shaped by a person’s actions and intentions.
Moksha: Spiritual liberation, when the soul is no longer reborn and realises its true unity with Brahman.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do Hindus believe about God and Brahman?

Many Hindus believe in Brahman, the one spiritual reality behind everything. Different gods and goddesses are seen as ways of understanding and relating to that same divine truth.

How does karma influence life in Hinduism?

In Hinduism, karma means that actions, words and thoughts have consequences. Good actions support spiritual progress, while harmful actions can bring difficulties in this life or in future rebirths.

Why are meditation and yoga important in Hinduism?

Meditation and yoga help Hindus calm the mind, focus on God or the inner self, and live more thoughtfully. They are seen as paths that support spiritual growth and self-knowledge.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which of these Hindu festivals celebrates the victory of Rama over Ravana?

Rama Navami

Holi

Maha Shivaratri

Dasara

Dasara, which is celebrated in the month of September/October every year, marks the victory of the good one over the evil

2 .

The Trimurti is made up of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. What does "Trimurti" mean?

Three Forms

Three Gods

Three Crowns

Three Avatars

The Trimurti is used to describe the three forms of the same Supreme Soul. The creator is called Brahma, the protector Vishnu and the destroyer Shiva

3 .

The purpose of life is seen to be gaining liberation from the circle of reincarnation by resolving Karma. What name is given to this achievement?

Sutra

Moksha

Veda

Upanishad

Moksha, or the eternal salvation, is what everybody is to strive for. As mentioned in the sacred texts, if everyone follows a path which will lead to Moksha, the world will be a very peaceful place where every being will co-exist happily

4 .

Between the creations of the cosmos, Vishnu rests on a serpent creature. What is this serpent creature called?

Kalpa

Ananta Shesha

Nandi

Sarasvati

In the Puranas it is mentioned that the Ananta Shesha took incarnations in human forms every time Lord Vishnu had one. For example, in Vishnu's incarnation as Rama, Ananta Shesha was Lakshman. In his incarnation as Shri Krishna, Ananta Shesha was Balaram

5 .

What is the Sacred River of Hinduism?

The Ganga

The Amazon

The Yamuna

The Indus

The Ganga (or Ganges) is considered to be a goddess. It is a sacred river to Hindus and is the longest river in India

6 .

How many husbands did Draupadi have?

No husbands

One husband

Five husbands

One hundred husbands

The five Pandavas were all married to Draupadi

7 .

Which river is the mother of the great warrior Bhishma?

The Indus

The Mekong

The Ganga

The Bramaputra

Ganga, as well as being purifying and the most sacred of rivers is also the wife of Shantanu and the mother of Bhishma

8 .

How is the Buddha regarded in Hinduism?

He was a demon

He never existed

He smoked too many lotus seeds

He was one of the avatars of Vishnu

Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, is considered to be one of the many incarnations of Lord Vishnu, as stated in Bhagavata Purana

9 .

Which of the Hindu castes is strictly vegetarian?

Kshatriya, the warrior caste

Shudra, the labourer caste

Brahmin, the priest caste

Vaishya, the artisan caste

The Brahmin caste follows a very pure way of life dedicated to a single cause - to attain Moksha, release from sa?sâra, the cycle of death and rebirth. He never consumes anything which might disturb his tranquility

10 .

What 'decoration' does the wrathful goddess Kali wear about her neck?

A king cobra

The Hanging Demon, Raktabija

A necklace of fire

A garland of skulls

The skulls represent the authority of the Great Mother. The skulls show us that it is very easy for our Eternal Mother to kill any evil doers. This induces a feeling of fear in those who would commit evil deeds and a feeling of security for those who are good. We know that the Mother is there to protect us as she is so powerful that she can behead all who are evil

Author: Siddarth Bhattacharjee (Respected Hindu Scholar and Educator)