Starter quiz
- Which religion is not part of the three dharmic faiths?
- Buddhism
- Sikhi
- Islam ✓
- Hindusim
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- What is the Hindu interpretation of dharma?
- following the Buddha's teachings
- following the gurus' teachings
- that it is the true essence of all living things ✓
- that it is a person's duty to achieve enlightenment
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- The word 'Hindu' originates from the people living near which river?
- the Indus ✓
- the Ganges
- the Nile
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- Which term might be used to replace the word 'Hinduism'?
- Dhammapada
- Sindhu dharma
- Sanatana Dharma ✓
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- Which concepts link the dharmic religions?
- dharma ✓
- karma ✓
- heaven
- judgement
- rebirth ✓
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- Select the ways in which a Hindu may follow their dharma.
- by following the path to enlightenment
- by living by a good moral code ✓
- by respecting all living beings ✓
- by following their individual duty ✓
- by following the teachings of the gurus
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Exit quiz
- According to Hindus, what does Sanatana Dharma refer to?
- the four aims in life
- eternal law or truth ✓
- the four stages in life
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- Which name best refers to God in Hindu Dharma?
- Waheguru
- Allah
- Brahman ✓
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- How many ashramas are there?
- one
- three
- four ✓
- six
- eight
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- Match the four stages in a Hindu's life to the correct ashramas.
- stage 1⇔being a student and learning ✓
- stage 2⇔being parent and householder ✓
- stage 3⇔retirement and time to focus on a spiritual life ✓
- stage 4⇔giving up worldly goods and seeking a spiritual purpose ✓
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Key learning points
- The Sanatana dharma is the eternal set of duties for Hindus that enable living in harmony with the world.
- Many Hindus describe how their dharma may vary at life stages (ashramas).
- The Mahabarata is a Hindu epic poem that reflects on dharma.
- Dharma may be interpreted flexibly by individuals to make ethical decisions.
Common misconception
The 4 yogas are referring only to the physical form of yoga.
The 4 yogas refer to the paths that Hindus can follow to fulfil their dharma.
Keywords
Ashrama - a system of stages of life in Hindu Dharma
Sanatana dharma - eternal law or truth
Mabharata - a Hindu epic poem that reflects on the nature of dharma
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