Relationship Between Members and the World (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Which ancient text expresses uncertainty about how the universe came to be?
Which ancient text expresses uncertainty about how the universe came to be?
Rig Veda
How does Hindu cosmology understand the nature of time?
How does Hindu cosmology understand the nature of time?
Cyclically, repeating endlessly
What is the three-tiered structure of the universe in Hindu cosmology?
What is the three-tiered structure of the universe in Hindu cosmology?
Heavenly, earthly, lower worlds
What are the two fundamental aspects of reality in Hindu philosophy?
What are the two fundamental aspects of reality in Hindu philosophy?
Purusa (spirit) & prakriti (matter)
How many years does one complete cycle of the four yugas total?
How many years does one complete cycle of the four yugas total?
4,320,000 years
Approximately how many years remain in the current iron age?
Approximately how many years remain in the current iron age?
427,000 years
What form does Vishnu take to destroy evil and restart the golden age?
What form does Vishnu take to destroy evil and restart the golden age?
Kalki, tenth avatar on white horse
According to Hindu cosmology, how does each universe emerge?
According to Hindu cosmology, how does each universe emerge?
From Vishnu's breath
What does the middle earthly realm contain in Hindu cosmic structure?
What does the middle earthly realm contain in Hindu cosmic structure?
Human existence
What does the world reveal itself as when souls achieve enlightenment?
What does the world reveal itself as when souls achieve enlightenment?
Maya (illusion)
Which colour corresponds to the 'goodness' stage of matter?
Which colour corresponds to the 'goodness' stage of matter?
Yellow
How is the material world understood in Hindu cosmology?
How is the material world understood in Hindu cosmology?
Temporary rather than permanent