Question

multiple choice: choose the best answer
11 which best completes the analogy?
lakshmi wealth sarasvati ____________
a snakes
b monkeys
c learning
d life
12 what is considered a persons highest purpose in hinduism?
a reincarnation
b breaking free from the cycle of rebirth
c treating others with kindness
d to become a guru
13 followers of hinduism believe the gods sometime take on human or animal forms known as which of the following?
a mandalas
b mantras
c ahimsas
d avatars
14 what is the kind and beautiful form of shakti?
a parvati
b kali
c sarasvati
d mansana
15 which of the following is not a traditional activity during diwali?
a exchanging presents
b eating festive meals
c lighting lamps
d throwing colored powder
16 how is hinduism different from other major religions?
a it does not have any sacred texts
b it does not have a place of worship
c it does not have a founder
d it does not have any festivals
17 which animal is especially sacred to hindus?
a chickens
b cows
c dogs
d birds

Explanation:

1. In Hinduism, Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and Sarasvati is the goddess of knowledge and learning.
2. Moksha, or breaking free from the cycle of rebirth (samsara), is considered the highest purpose in Hinduism.
3. In Hinduism, avatars are the human or animal - forms that gods take on.
4. Parvati is the kind and beautiful form of Shakti. Kali is a more fierce form.
5. Throwing colored powder is associated with Holi, not Diwali. Diwali involves exchanging presents, eating festive meals, and lighting lamps.
6. Hinduism is unique among major religions as it does not have a single founder. It has sacred texts like the Vedas, places of worship like temples, and many festivals.
7. Cows are especially sacred to Hindus.

Answer:

1. C. Learning
2. B. Breaking free from the cycle of rebirth
3. D. Avatars
4. A. Parvati
5. D. Throwing colored powder
6. C. It does not have a founder
7. B. Cows