A Trivia Test On Hinduism! Quiz
A Trivia Test on Hinduism! Did you know that Hindus practice a strictly vegetarian diet, and this is because there are teachings that discourage them from harming animals? Well, there are a lot of teachings that have a say in how a believer lives, and the quiz below will test how well you know the teachings and beliefs. Give it a try!
- 1.
Vishnu floats on what?
- A.
Water
- B.
Milk
Correct Answer
B. Milk -
- 2.
Vishnu is floating with his goddess Lakshmi
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Brahma on the lotus is
- A.
Creator god
- B.
An incarnation of vishnu
- C.
The counter to vishnu
Correct Answer
A. Creator god -
- 4.
Hindu trinity
- A.
Vishnu Parvati Lotus
- B.
Brahma Vishnu Shiva
Correct Answer
B. Brahma Vishnu Shiva -
- 5.
Brahma's vahana
- A.
Duck
- B.
Lotus
- C.
Swan
Correct Answer
C. Swan -
- 6.
Sarasvathi is Brahma’s
- A.
Enemy
- B.
Goddess
- C.
Brother
Correct Answer
B. Goddess -
- 7.
Sarasvathi is over what?
- A.
Love
- B.
Health
- C.
The arts
Correct Answer
C. The arts -
- 8.
Vishnu is the god of
- A.
Mercy and goodness
- B.
Sex and lust
- C.
Love and power
Correct Answer
A. Mercy and goodness -
- 9.
Vishnu worshippers have the
- A.
Sign
- B.
Footprint
- C.
Handshake
Correct Answer
B. Footprint -
- 10.
Incarnations of Vishnu are
- A.
Avatars
- B.
Advents
- C.
Antichrists
Correct Answer
A. Avatars -
- 11.
Incarnations of Vishnu
- A.
9 -currently
- B.
10- currently
- C.
8- currently
Correct Answer
A. 9 -currently -
- 12.
Vishnu's vahana
- A.
Dragon
- B.
Bird
- C.
Monkey
Correct Answer
B. Bird -
- 13.
Lakshmi's vahana
- A.
Owl
- B.
Parrot
- C.
Fish
- D.
Eagle
Correct Answer
A. Owl -
- 14.
Rama is what
- A.
A god
- B.
7th incarnation of Vishnu
- C.
A goddess
- D.
Purple
Correct Answer
B. 7th incarnation of Vishnu -
- 15.
Krishna is the what incarnation?
- A.
5th
- B.
6th
- C.
7th
- D.
8th
Correct Answer
D. 8th -
- 16.
Shiva god who
- A.
Loves
- B.
Destroys
- C.
Creates
Correct Answer
B. Destroys -
- 17.
Goddess Ganga spews the Ganges river from
- A.
Shiva
- B.
Vishnu
- C.
Rama
Correct Answer
A. Shiva -
- 18.
Parvathi
- A.
Counter part to Shiva
- B.
Counterpart to Vishnu
- C.
Counterpart to Rama
Correct Answer
A. Counter part to Shiva -
- 19.
Durga and Kali are a ferocious form of whom?
- A.
Vishnu
- B.
Parvathi
Correct Answer
B. Parvathi -
- 20.
Shiva as lord of the dance is ...
- A.
Nataraja
- B.
Durga
Correct Answer
A. Nataraja -
- 21.
Ganesha is the son of
- A.
Vishnu and Rama
- B.
Shiva and Parvathi
Correct Answer
B. Shiva and Parvathi -
- 22.
Hanuman is a god devoted to
- A.
Rama and Sita
- B.
Vishnu and shiva
Correct Answer
A. Rama and Sita -
- 23.
Which is not a way to study religion?
- A.
Social scientific
- B.
Historical
- C.
Psychological
- D.
Technological
- E.
Spiritual
Correct Answer
D. Technological -
- 24.
The Spiritual approach to religion is not
- A.
An unbiased way
- B.
A way to perceive god
- C.
A way to understand god
- D.
A way to prove Christianity
Correct Answer
D. A way to prove Christianity -
- 25.
Yoga means
- A.
To split
- B.
To harness
Correct Answer
B. To harness -
- 26.
Karma Yoga is...
- A.
Yoke of love
- B.
Knowledge
- C.
Meditation
- D.
Work
Correct Answer
D. Work -
- 27.
Bhakti yoga
- A.
Yoke of work
- B.
Love
- C.
Knowledge
- D.
Meditation
Correct Answer
B. Love -
- 28.
Jnana yoga
- A.
Knowledge
- B.
Love
- C.
Work
- D.
Meditation
Correct Answer
A. Knowledge -
- 29.
Raja yoga
- A.
Knowledge
- B.
Meditation
- C.
Love
- D.
Work
Correct Answer
B. Meditation -
- 30.
Major Hindu
Correct Answer
Samhitas - vedas
Brahmanas
Aranyakas -forest treatises
Upanishads - Philosophical - 31.
Not a literature
- A.
Dharma
- B.
Ramayana
- C.
Mahabhrata -- Bhagavad Gita
- D.
Moksha
- E.
Puranas
Correct Answer
D. Moksha -
- 32.
Yugas --- Which is not?
- A.
Satya
- B.
Treta
- C.
Drapara
- D.
Kali
- E.
Vaishya
Correct Answer
E. Vaishya -
- 33.
Correct Yuga order
- A.
Satya,Treta,Drapara,Kali
- B.
Treta,Drapara,Kali, Satya
- C.
Drapara,Kali, Satya,Treta
Correct Answer
A. Satya,Treta,Drapara,Kali -
- 34.
Correct Caste order
- A.
Vaishya-Kshatriyas-Brahmin-Shudras
- B.
Kshatriyas-brahmin-shudras-Vaishyas
- C.
Brahmin-Kshatriyahs-Vaishya-Shudras
Correct Answer
C. Brahmin-Kshatriyahs-Vaishya-Shudras -
- 35.
Not a life stage
- A.
Student
- B.
Forest Dweller
- C.
Grandparent stage
- D.
Householder
- E.
Childhood
Correct Answer
E. Childhood -
- 36.
Which is False?
- A.
Brahmanas-texts
- B.
Brahmin- Lord
- C.
Brahma -Creator
- D.
Brahman - god
Correct Answer
B. Brahmin- Lord -
- 37.
Which is False
- A.
Istadevata - personal
- B.
Kuladevata - Family
- C.
Gramadevata - Community
- D.
Puja- karma
- E.
Moksha- freedom or salvation
Correct Answer
D. Puja- karma -
- 38.
Samhitas are....
- A.
Vedas
- B.
Interpretations
- C.
Forest treatises
- D.
Philosophical texts
Correct Answer
A. Vedas -
- 39.
Brahmanas are..
- A.
Vedas
- B.
Interpretations
- C.
Forest treatises
- D.
Philosophical texts
Correct Answer
B. Interpretations -
- 40.
aranyakas are...
- A.
Vedas
- B.
Interpretations
- C.
Forest treatises
- D.
Philosophical texts
Correct Answer
C. Forest treatises -
- 41.
Epics are not
- A.
Dharma Literature
- B.
Ramayana & Mahabharata
- C.
Bhagavad Gita
Correct Answer
A. Dharma Literature -
- 42.
Relationships...
- A.
Vishnu & Sarasvathi
- B.
Shiva & Parvathi
- C.
Brahma & Sarasvathi
- D.
Vishnu & Lakshmi
- E.
Rama & Sita
- F.
Vishnu & Parvathi
Correct Answer(s)
B. Shiva & Parvathi
C. Brahma & Sarasvathi
D. Vishnu & Lakshmi
E. Rama & Sita -
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