What is the term used for female aspects of the divine?
Shiva
Shakti
Saraswati
What does the term Vedas mean?
Happiness
Rules
Wisdom
What are the four aims in life that some Hindus view as a duty?
Dharma, artha, kama, moksha
Dharma, ahimsa, kama, moksha
Dharma, artha, karma, moksha
How do many Hindus who follow bhakti yoga connect with the divine?
Through studying scripture
Through meditation
Through worship and rituals
What is prarthana?
Blessed food Hindus may share after taking part in worship
The word many Hindus use for God
The word many Hindus use for prayer
Why might Hindus remove their shoes before taking part in worship?
They are more comfortable that way
They think shoes should only be worn at work
Shoes may have dirt on the soles and it shows respect to be clean when worshipping
What do the offerings of food, flowers, incense and money, made as part of some Hindu worship rituals represent?
How rich the worshippers are
How grateful worshippers are for all things 'Mother' Earth provides
How old worshippers are
Why is the city of Varanasi an important place of pilgrimage for many Hindus?
It is where Lord Shiva, the god of death and recreation is believed to have lived
It is where Lord Rama is believed to have lived
People believe many miracles happened there
Which river flows through Varanasi?
The Thames
The Ganges
The Nile