Starter quiz
- Where do many Hindus go to worship together?
- a church
- a mandir ✓
- a mosque
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- What is a murti?
- a sacred statue representing a deity ✓
- a type of offering used in puja
- the name of a prayer book
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- Which of these items is used during puja?
- a piano
- a bell ✓
- drums
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Which deity does the murti pictured represent?- Rama
- Shiva
- Ganesha ✓
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Why is there fruit in front of the murti pictured?- to decorate the mandir
- to offer respect and gratitude to the deity ✓
- to give a fruit that the deity likes
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- What does the Trimurti represent?
- three types of prayer
- the three main aspects of the universe ✓
- the rules of dharma
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Exit quiz
- What does dharma mean for Hindus?
- it's a set of chores that must be done
- it's a personal duty to act kindly, fairly and truthfully ✓
- it's a set of rules that must be followed closely
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- What does seva mean?
- serving others without expecting anything in return ✓
- giving gifts to family members so they can give you a gift too
- the true essence of all living things
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- Why do many Hindus practice dana?
- by sharing their wealth with family only
- by creating good karma by helping others in need ✓
- by gaining fame and recognition in their community
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- Which of these might be an act of dana?
- buying some new trainers for yourself
- buying some cinema tickets for friends and asking for the money back
- buying food supplies to donate to a local food bank ✓
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- What is karma?
- the idea that actions have consequences, good or bad ✓
- a prayer said during worship
- selfless service
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- Which of the following actions are examples of good karma?
- donating pocket money to a local charity ✓
- being careless with your litter
- helping parents keep the house clean and tidy ✓
- not helping siblings with their homework
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Key learning points
- A Hindu's personal duty is called dharma, which can take different forms.
- 'Dana' means generosity, or giving to others through charity.
- 'Seva' means serving others without wanting any reward.
- Fulfilling your dharma will help build good karma.
Common misconception
Hindus only help other Hindus.
Hindus help all people as part of their dharma and sewa.
Keywords
Dharma - a Hindu's personal duty to act with compassion
Seva - serving others without expecting anything in return
Karma - produced by a person's actions that influences what happens to them in their life or future lives
Dana - generosity and giving to others through charity
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