Cambridge OCR AS Level · Religious Studies - H173

Hinduism: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Hinduism.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of the Indus Valley civilization and the origins of Hinduism, what is a significant challenge for historians in pinpointing a definite start for the religion?

Question 2

1 mark

The concept of varnashramadharma is central to Hindu ethics. According to the syllabus, which of the following best describes the relationship between its constituent parts?

Question 3

1 mark

When discussing liberation in Hindu thought, scholars often use the 'monkey and cat' analogies. What do these analogies specifically illustrate?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of the historical development of Hinduism, which ancient civilization provides archaeological evidence of early religious practices that influenced later Hindu traditions?

Question 5

1 mark

Which Hindu technical term describes the decay and restoration of dharma through the cyclic stages of time known as the mahāyuga?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify and briefly explain the status of shruti and smriti within Hindu scripture.

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Question 7

3 marks

Outline the distinct roles and ultimate goals of Yogis and Sannyasi as holy persons within the Hindu tradition.

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Question 8

5 marks

Compare the theological 'monkey' and 'cat' analogies used to explain the relationship between bhakti (devotion) and liberation.

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Question 9

3 marks

Hinduism
(a) Describe the different ways in which Brahman can be conceptualised within Hindu thought, with reference to the terms sat-chit-ananda and neti neti.
(b) Explain how these conceptualisations influence a Hindu's understanding of the relationship between atman and Brahman. <\/p>

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Question 10

5 marks

Hinduism
(a) Explain the significance of the Vedas as shruti texts in the historical development of Hinduism.
(b) To what extent does the diversity of theistic traditions, such as Vaishnavism and Shaivism, challenge the idea of a single source of authority in Hinduism?
(c) Evaluate the importance of the Vedas for Hindus today compared to other sources of wisdom like Gurus.<\/p>

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