Guided Reading Study Questions

World Religions Hinduism Guided Reading Activity Hasquin – Fall 2008 On separate paper, use the following questions to assist you as you read through the chapter on Hinduism. Answer the questions completely and succinctly.

1. How did the gods and rituals brought by the Aryans blend with the native religions to produce classical Hinduism? 2. Define the Rig-Veda, the Upanishads, and the Law of Manu. Show how

these three bodies of literature demonstrate basic Hindu religious concepts. 3. Discuss Jainism and Buddhism as heresies of Hinduism. What was the fate of these two religions in India? Elsewhere in Asia? 4. What central lesson must Arjuna learn from his conversation with

Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita? 5. List the three major gods of modern Hinduism and give a brief description of each. 6. Discuss the role of goddesses in Hinduism. 7. Describe the central features of the caste system. 8. Contrast Hinduism with Islam.

Just for Fun! Symbolism of Lord Ganesha