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Religions - Hinduism Quiz - Swami Vivekananda and his Influence in the United States (Questions)

Meet Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk whose speeches and teaching tours helped introduce Indian philosophy, meditation, and ideas about service to many people in the United States.

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Fascinating Fact:

After the Parliament, he spent several years lecturing across the United States, attracting students interested in philosophy, meditation, and social service.

In Specialist Religions Hinduism, this topic looks at how Swami Vivekananda presented Hindu ideas to new audiences. Learners explore how his speeches, writings, and teaching centres shaped attitudes to meditation, ethics, and interfaith understanding.

Key Terms

Swami: A Hindu religious teacher or monk who has taken vows and often teaches spiritual ideas to others.
Vedanta: A school of Hindu philosophy that explores the nature of the self, ultimate reality, and liberation.
Parliament of the World’s Religions: A major interfaith gathering first held in Chicago in 1893, where religious leaders shared their traditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who was Swami Vivekananda in Hindu religious history?

Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk and teacher who helped organise modern Hindu movements and became widely known for presenting Hindu ideas about God, the self, and service to global audiences.

Why is Swami Vivekananda linked with the United States?

He first became well known in the United States at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, then continued to speak and teach there, helping people encounter Hindu philosophy and meditation practices.

How did Vivekananda’s teaching influence modern views of Hinduism?

His teaching emphasised universal spiritual values, social responsibility, and respect between religions. This helped many people see Hinduism as a living, thoughtful tradition rather than simply a set of rituals.

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Disgruntled at his father's spendthrift habits, Narendranath once asked him, 'What have you done for me?' What did his father say in reply?

[ ]	'Go, look at yourself in the mirror'
[ ]	'Be you always a man, my son'
[ ]	'Remain pure all your life'
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[ ]	Vishnu
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[ ]	Rama
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Who described Swamiji to Romain Rolland (the French writer and mystic) with these words - 'He had a beautiful voice like a violoncello, grave without violent contrasts, but with deep vibrations that filled both hall and hearts'?

[ ]	Mother Theresa
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'Lord, I know you are that ancient sage, Nara, the Incarnation of Narayana, born on earth to remove the miseries of mankind.' - Who said this to whom?

[ ]	Sri Ramakrishna to Narendranath
[ ]	Narendranath to Sri Ramakrishna
[ ]	Sarada Devi to Narendranath
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Sri Ramakrishna once compared the two saints Keshav and Naren. He said that Keshav had one sign of greatness but Naren had how many?

[ ]	7 signs of greatness
[ ]	18 signs of greatness
[ ]	1001 signs of greatness
[ ]	Infinite signs of greatness

Who said these words to Narendranath - 'O my Naren! I can do anything for you, even beg from door to door!'

[ ]	His wife
[ ]	Swami Ramakrishnananda
[ ]	His mother
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'My boy, you have the eyes of a yogi.' - Whose eyes are being described here?

[ ]	Narendranath
[ ]	Narendranath's son
[ ]	Sri Ramakrishna
[ ]	Narendranath's nephew

What was the special name given to Narendranath by his mother in his boyhood?

[ ]	Vireswar
[ ]	Gadai
[ ]	Viswanatha
[ ]	Tarak

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Vivekananda is said to have foreseen his own death, saying that he would not reach what age?

[ ]	30 years old
[ ]	40 years old
[ ]	50 years old
[ ]	60 years old

Religions - Hinduism Quiz - Swami Vivekananda and his Influence in the United States (Answers)

Who said, 'I'm indebted to my mother for the efflorescence of my knowledge'?

[ ]	Guru Ramkrishna
[x]	Swami Vivekananda
[ ]	Guru Granth Sahib
[ ]	Swami Brahmananda

Swami Vivekananda has always been known to be a very obedient and ideal son

Disgruntled at his father's spendthrift habits, Narendranath once asked him, 'What have you done for me?' What did his father say in reply?

[x]	'Go, look at yourself in the mirror'
[ ]	'Be you always a man, my son'
[ ]	'Remain pure all your life'
[ ]	'Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life'

This sentence is believed to have changed the course of Swami Vivekananda's life

One evening Bileh (a nickname of Narendranath) ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate expecting which god to appear there?

[ ]	Vishnu
[ ]	Kali
[ ]	Rama
[x]	Hanuman

In his childhood Bileh was a devout worshipper of Hanuman, an incarnation of Lord Shiva

[ ]	Mother Theresa
[ ]	Josephine Macleod
[x]	Sister Nivedita
[ ]	J.J.Goodwin

In one of her famous meetings with Romain Rolland, Sister Nivedita was all praises for Naren. She later became one of the most influential saints of India

'Lord, I know you are that ancient sage, Nara, the Incarnation of Narayana, born on earth to remove the miseries of mankind.' - Who said this to whom?

[x]	Sri Ramakrishna to Narendranath
[ ]	Narendranath to Sri Ramakrishna
[ ]	Sarada Devi to Narendranath
[ ]	Sashi to Narendranath

Sri Ramakrishna once compared the two saints Keshav and Naren. He said that Keshav had one sign of greatness but Naren had how many?

[ ]	7 signs of greatness
[x]	18 signs of greatness
[ ]	1001 signs of greatness
[ ]	Infinite signs of greatness

Sri Ramakrishna always favoured Naren to Keshav. When he was once asked his opinion in the Meeting of the Great Saints in Kolkata, he said "'If Keshav is possessed of one sign of greatness which has made him famous, Naren has eighteen such signs to the fullest degree"

Who said these words to Narendranath - 'O my Naren! I can do anything for you, even beg from door to door!'

[ ]	His wife
[ ]	Swami Ramakrishnananda
[ ]	His mother
[x]	Sri Ramakrishna

Sri Ramakrishna always believed that Swami Vivekananda was born to do something special and was his most loyal patron as well as his Guru

'My boy, you have the eyes of a yogi.' - Whose eyes are being described here?

[x]	Narendranath
[ ]	Narendranath's son
[ ]	Sri Ramakrishna
[ ]	Narendranath's nephew

Narendranath's eyes were believed to be his most attractive body part, though this compliment was to his insight rather than his looks