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 India's Cultural Roots 22 Flashcards |
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What are the four Vedas? |
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 Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sāma Veda, and Atharva Veda. |
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True or False: The Rig Veda is considered the most recent of the four Vedas. |
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 False. The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas. |
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Who are the composers of the Vedic hymns? |
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 Rishis (male sages) and rishikas (female sages). |
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Riddle: I am the essence of all beings, hidden within, and connect everyone. What am I? |
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 Atman |
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What principle in Vedic philosophy emphasizes the importance of actions and their consequences? |
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 Karma |
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Fill in the blank: The term 'Jain' comes from 'jina', which means '______'. |
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Conqueror |
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True or False: The Upanishads are considered modern texts in Indian philosophy. |
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False. The Upanishads are ancient texts. |
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What was the main teaching of the Chārvāka or Lokāyata school? |
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 The material world is the only reality, denying life after death. |
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Which deity is often associated with Vedic rituals and offerings? |
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 Agni |
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Fill in the blank: The Vedic worldview often regarded 'Truth' as another name for ______. |
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 God |
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True or False: Jainism and Buddhism emerged around the same time but share no common beliefs. |
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 False. They share common beliefs such as dharma, karma, and rebirth. |
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