Ethical Systems (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Quizzes
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What is the primary source of Hindu ethics?
What is the primary source of Hindu ethics?
The Vedas
How many social & personal precepts form Patanjali's Ten Commitments?
How many social & personal precepts form Patanjali's Ten Commitments?
5 social (Yama) & 5 personal (Niyama)
Which Yama precept means refraining from causing harm to any living being?
Which Yama precept means refraining from causing harm to any living being?
Ahimsa (non-violence)
Which Niyama means dedicating oneself completely to the divine?
Which Niyama means dedicating oneself completely to the divine?
Isvara pranidhana (surrender to God)
What is described as the most significant ethical teaching in Hinduism?
What is described as the most significant ethical teaching in Hinduism?
Ahimsa (non-violence)
What is the primary duty of Brahmins according to the Bhagavad Gita?
What is the primary duty of Brahmins according to the Bhagavad Gita?
Study, teach & preserve the Vedas
Which ashrama involves raising a family & seeking financial security?
Which ashrama involves raising a family & seeking financial security?
Grihastha (householder, ages 25-49)
What % of jobs & education does India reserve for disadvantaged classes?
What % of jobs & education does India reserve for disadvantaged classes?
More than 60%
What does Varnashrama-dharma combine to determine individual ethical obligations?
What does Varnashrama-dharma combine to determine individual ethical obligations?
Caste (varna) & life stage (ashrama)
Hindu ethics are based on what three factors that allow adaptation?
Hindu ethics are based on what three factors that allow adaptation?
Time, place & circumstance