Starter quiz
- What term refers to when large amounts of trees are cut down?
- deplanting
- dewoodlanding
- deforestation ✓
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- What is the name of the process where gases in earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm?
- the greenhouse effect ✓
- ozone depletion
- photosynthesis
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- What term describes the long-term change in earth's weather patterns and average temperatures, primarily caused by human activities?
- climate change ✓
- the greenhouse effect
- ozone depletion
- weathering
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- What term refers to the concept in dharmic traditions that describes the belief that a person's actions influence their future experiences?
- dharma
- karma ✓
- nirvana
- reincarnation
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- Which of the below follow a religion with the concept of dharma?
- a Buddhist ✓
- a Christian
- a Hindu ✓
- a Sikh ✓
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- What term refers to the belief that after death, a person's soul is reborn in a new body?
- dharma
- karma
- moksha
- reincarnation ✓
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Exit quiz
- What term refers to a person who does not eat meat, but may still consume other animal products like eggs or dairy?
- carnivore
- pescatarian
- vegetarian ✓
- vegan
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- Which goddess in Hindu teachings is often depicted as the personification of Earth and is considered the mother of all living beings?
- Bhumi ✓
- Durga
- Lakshmi
- Sita
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- What term refers to the principle of non-violence which encourages not causing harm to any living being, either through action, speech or thought?
- ahimsa ✓
- dharma
- karma
- moksha
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- What term in Hindu Dharma refers to the soul or self of each living thing?
- 'Atman ' ✓
- Which of these types of farming could be considered 'ahimsa agriculture'?
- battery farming
- intenstive farming
- organic farming ✓
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- When are 111 trees planted in the village of Piplantri?
- every time a baby is born
- every time a baby boy is born
- every time a baby girl is born ✓
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Key learning points
- The concept of Dharma and human responsibility can encourage Hindus to care for the environment.
- The figure of Bhumi as sacred mother earth can encourage Hindus to care for the environment.
- All living things on earth contain within them the atman as a spark of the divine.
- The principle of ahimsa means that many Hindus are vegetarian, and this can also benefit the environment.
- All living things should be treated with compassion according to Hindu teachings about human dharma.
Common misconception
Ahimsa only refers to non-violence towards humans.
Ahimsa refers to non-violence towards all living things, as all living things have value, worth and are interconnected.
Keywords
Ahimsa - the principle of non-violence towards any living thing
Bhumi - the earth or earth goddess, representing the natural world and all the life it sustains
Dharma - the essence of things, the eternal laws that sustain the universe
Sacred - something that is considered holy, divine, or deserving of great respect and reverence
Vegetarian - someone who does not eat any meat, fish or poultry
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