Chapter 4 True/False Self-Quiz (Level 2)

. Brahmins, with their ritual knowledge, gave legitimacy to kings who might come to power.

. The tenth and final avatar of Vishnu is Krishna.

. One's jati traditionally determines whom one may marry.

. In Shaktism the goddess is still conceived as being subordinate to male deities.

. Shiva is commonly worshiped in symbolic form, as a multiheaded cobra.

. Shiva is usually depicted sitting in deep meditation with a tiger skin wrapped around his waist.

. Today, the sacred thread ceremony is performed for almost all Hindu boys.

. After death, all Hindus are cremated except for some female saints.

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