The oldest Veda is the
  • sama
  • yajur
  • atharva
  • rig
The Vedas were originally
  • written on palm leaves
  • inscribed on copper plates
  • transmitted orally
  • dictated by the Gods themselves
Who was not a part of Vedic society?
  • raja
  • barber
  • carpenter
  • weaver
Rituals were conducted during Vedic times. Identify the God who was the most important during a ritual
  • agni
  • vayu
  • varun
  • usha
The school the believed in the material world only was the
  • Yoga
  • vedanta
  • Charvaka
  • Upanishads
a community of monks were known as
  • ritam
  • brahman
  • sangha
  • jina
identify the image
  • this is a place of worship
  • rock cut caves to promote Buddhism
  • caves used as residences by monks and nuns
  • people lived in these caves during the hot summers
What does the term "Veda" mean in Sanskrit?
  • Sacred texts
  • Knowledge
  • Rituals
  • Poetry
How were the Vedic hymns originally transmitted?
  • Written on palm leaves
  • Carved on stones
  • Oral recitation
  • Printed manuscripts
What recognition did UNESCO give to Vedic chanting in 2008?
  • World Heritage Site
  • Masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage
  • Cultural treasure of India
  • Best preserved ancient tradition
Which deity is associated with fire in Vedic rituals?
  • Indra
  • Agni
  • Varuṇa
  • Sarasvatī
What concept introduced by the Upaniṣhads describes the ultimate divine essence?
  • Karma
  • Ātman
  • Brahman
  • Dharma
Which philosophy is associated with the idea "I am brahman" (aham brahmāsmi)?
  • Buddhism
  • Jainism
  • Vedanta
  • Chārvāka
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
  • Mahāvīra
  • Śaṅkara
  • Siddhārtha Gautama
  • Rishi Uddālaka
What term refers to the principle of "non-violence" in both Buddhism and Jainism?
  • Aparigraha
  • Ahimsa
  • Anekāntavāda
  • Dharma
What is the origin of the word "Jain"?
  • From the city of Vaiśālī
  • From the Buddha's teachings
  • Derived from Vedic rituals
  • From the term jina, meaning conqueror
Which tribal deity is worshipped in Odisha's Puri?
  • Singbonga
  • Donyipolo
  • Khandoba
  • Jagannath
What is the philosophical belief of the Chārvāka school?
  • Materialism and denial of life after death
  • Rebirth and karma
  • Unity of ātman and brahman
  • Liberation through meditation
According to André Béteille, what describes the interaction between tribes and Hinduism?
  • Hinduism dominated tribal traditions completely.
  • Tribal religions influenced Hinduism, and vice versa.
  • Tribes remained unaffected by Hindu traditions.
  • Hinduism replaced all tribal beliefs.
What central value do both Buddhism and Jainism emphasize?
  • Detachment and peaceful coexistence
  • Accumulation of wealth
  • Strict Vedic rituals
  • Worship of many gods
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