What Do You Know About Hinduism?

Hinduism is one of the most important and ancient religions in the world, and one that we should all know more about. It is a religion unlike any other, and has many tenets, philosophies and divine aspects. How much do you know about Hinduism, can we put your knowledge to the test?
 
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True or False: Hinduism is the fourth largest religion in the world
False
True
 
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Roughly 90% of all Hindus live in this country.
China
India
Japan
Pakistan
 
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Hint
Who compiled the Vedas, the primary collection of Hindu holy texts?
Vasishtha
Sage Vyasa
Kashyapa
Vishnu the Preserver
 
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Hint
Which of these is NOT a tenet of Hinduism?
Artha (Prosperity/Work)
Dharma (Ethics/Duties)
Moxina (Profits/Wealth)
Kama (Passions/Desires)
 
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True or False: Hindus believe in a strictly linear concept of time. Things that happen before influence what comes after.
True, they believe that there is no other concept of time
False, they believe time is circular
 
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Which of these is the most holy animal in Hinduism?
The Horse
The Cow
The Wolf
The Eagle
 
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Hint
True or False: In Hinduism, female goddesses are holier than male gods.
True
False
 
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Hint
What is the name of this sacred symbol in Hinduism, shown in this image?
Sansara
Oni
Chi
Om
 
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Which religion existed first, Buddhism or Hinduism?
Hinduism
They began at about the same time
No one knows
Buddhism
 
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Which of these is NOT one of the Trimurti - the 3 main male gods of Hinduism?
Brahma the Creator
Loki the Trickster
Vishnu the preserver
Shiva the destroyer
 
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Who is the Hindu god of compassion, tenderness and love?
Vishnu
Furiya
Krishna
Aphrodite
 
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Hint
Which of these is the Hindu "Festival of Lights", which lasts five days?
Holi
Passover
Diwali
Dhamma Day
 
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