module 8 quiz
1- Name three characteristics of the Indus Valley Civilization and Mohenjo-Dara, one of the oldest known cities in history.
2- Agni is highly recognizable God with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya) respectively.
3- Describe the religion of Hinduism in three paragraphs. Who are the main Gods? What are some of the religious practices? What are some of the primary texts?
4- Discuss in two to three paragraphs how King Ashoka’s perception on war evolved over time, and why this seems to be very unique compared to the majority of kings of this early era.
5- Hinduism attaches a very special value to the the darsán (a sanskrit word meaning sight), of gurus, leaders, saintly persons and even holy places and holy images.
6- Name the three gods of the holy trinity (trimurti) in the Hindu faith.
7-Hinduism originates from a single founder and book called the Vedas.