Question

what is hinduism? - multiple choice questions
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1. among the religions of the world, where does hinduism rank in number of followers?

a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth

1. among the religions of the world, where does hinduism rank in age?

a. it is a new religion within the last 200 years.
b. it is a religion that arose along with protestantism in europe.
c. it is a religion that dates back to roman times.
d. it is the oldest religion dating back about 4,000 years.

1. hinduism originated in

a. india
b. united states
c. europe
d. africa

1. one part of hinduism that is practiced by many americans is

a. yoga
b. vaishnavism
c. shaivism
d. none of the above

1. married hindu women wear a symbolic bindi on the

a. arm
b. hand
c. cheek
d. forehead

1. the hindu holiday of holi celebrates the coming of the season of

a. winter
b. spring
c. summer
d. fall

Explanation:

1. Hinduism is the third - largest religion in the world in terms of the number of followers.
2. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions, dating back about 4,000 years.
3. Hinduism originated in India.
4. Yoga is a part of Hinduism practiced by many Americans.
5. Married Hindu women wear a symbolic bindi on the forehead.
6. The Hindu holiday of Holi celebrates the coming of spring.

Answer:

1. c. Third
2. d. It is the oldest religion dating back about 4,000 years
3. a. India
4. a. Yoga
5. d. Forehead
6. b. Spring