Chapter 7 Self-Quiz

Hindu Traditions
. Which elephant-headed Hindu deity is often described as the most beloved?

. Which term is usually associated with women in Hindu traditions?

. For whom are the Hindu Vedas most significant?

. Who accompanies Vishnu in many of his incarnations as his consort, and is known as the goddess of good fortune?

. Krishna and Rama are incarnations of which Hindu god?

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What is the name of the Hindu community associated with environmental activism?

. According to Hindu tradition, which age are we in currently?

. What is the name of the most famous dharmashastras, which probably dates from around the first century?

. What is bhakti often translated as?

. What does Ghandi's title "Mahatma" mean?

. According to Hindu tradition, who is considered to be the ideal wife?

. Which term in the dharma texts of the classical period denotes the four stages of life?

. Which Hindu festival involves decorating the house with lights, setting off firecrackers and wearing new clothes?

. To whom is the Yoga Sutras attributed?

. Which Hindu god or goddess is speech incarnate, the power of the word, and the mother of the Vedas?

. The kshatriyas is the caste name assigned to which group?

. What can murtis be translated as?

. How can the Upanishads be characterized?

. Who is the eighth-century CE female poet worshipped throughout many South Indian temples dedicated to Vishnu?

. Ghosa, Apala and Lopamurda, all named in the early Vedas, are which of the following?

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