HINDUISM QUIZ

1. Fill in the blank:

What is Hinduism?
Hinduism is defined as a _____________________which has many beliefs including reincarnation,
cause and effect, and righteousness as the best path.

2. Choose the correct symbol of Hinduism:

A B C

D E F

3. From which area in India does the first term “Hinduism” derive?
A. Ganges River
B. Yumana River
C. Indus River
D. Brahmaputra River

4. What are the main denominations of Hinduism?

A. Khawarij, Shaktism, Vaishnavism and Smartism
B. Shia,Smartism, Sunni and Vaishnavism
C. Smartism, Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Shaktism
D. Vaishnavism,Khawarij, Shia and Shaivism
 5. According to Hinduism, who is the King of Gods?
A. Shiva
B. Indra
C. Brahma
D. Vishnu
*Indra is the god of thunder and uses Vajrayudha as his weapon.

6. In the modern period, Hinduism has spread as a result of_______ .

A. Hindu kings conquering non-Hindu lands
B. Colonization
C. Globalization
D. Western adopting

7. What is supposed to be on of the theories that brought Hindu influences to Indonesian

Archipelago?
A. Immigrants from southern India
B. Intermarriage between Indian traders and Indonesian natives
C. The spreading culture from invader from India
D. The growth of trade with India

8. What was the meaning of Gupta period (A.D.320-550) to Hinduism?

A. Hinduism became popular in the world
B. Hinduism first spread in SEA countries
C. The peak period of Hindu cultural efflorescence
D. Hinduism became the state religion of many SEA states

9. Which was the place supposed to be destination of the first Indian voyages arrival in
Malaysia?
A. The bay of Bengal
B. The Ganga Negara
C. Kedah
D. Langkasuka
10. In which periods was Cambodia influenced by Hinduism?
A. During the beginning of the Khmer Empire
B. During the beginning of the Chenla Kingdom
C. During the beginning of the Funan Kingdom
D. During the beginning of the Kingdom of Cambodia

11. In Hindu Tamil temples in Indonesia, where is the “gopuram” placed?

A. Above the main gate
B. Above the temple
C. Above the door
D. Above the window

12. The Hindu goddess Mariamman is believed to have the power to _______.
A. Make people become immortal
B. Cure diseases
C. Bring people back to life
D. Get luck

13. The Hinduism influence on literature is based on _______ .

A. The epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana
B. The epics of Ramayana and Narayana
C. The epics of Mahabharata and Narayana
D. The epics of Mahabharata and Narayaner

14. Which is the most significant architectural feature of Southeast Asia?

A. The Hinduism stupa
B. The Muslim stupa
C. The Islamism stupa
D. The Buddism stupa

15. Which event led to the demolishment of several Hindu temples in Malaysia in 2006?
A. The development of Muslim
 B. The government needed the more land for modern buildings
C. A violent conflict between Hindus and Muslims
D. The downfall of Hindusim

16. The Rituals and Practices of Hinduism are not portrayed through the institution of
A. Marriage
B. Taboo
C. Funerals
D. Vegetarianism

17. Hinduism shares similar beliefs and values to ______ .

A. Muslim
B. Islam
C. Confusianism
D. Buddhism

18. What is the spiritual goal in Hinduism?

A. To avoid karma
B. To achieve a better rebirth in the next
C. To achieve release from the circle of rebirth
D. To avoid misfortune in this life and the next

19. Where do most of the Cham in Vietnam reside in?

A. Quảng Bình
B. Ninh Thuận
C. Bình Thuận
D. Bình Dương

20. My Son Sanctuary – the most famous Hindu temple complexes in Vietnam – is dedicated
to the worship of the god
A. Shiva
B. Vishnu
C. Parvati
D. Sri