Hindu worship & festivals

Hinduism: Practices

Which one of the following is a tradition within Hinduism in which Shiva is worshipped?

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Give two reasons why worship at a temple is important in Hinduism.

Explain two contrasting reasons why holy land, hills and rivers can be important places of worship for Hindus.

Explain two reasons why pilgrimage is important for Hindus.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Hindus, devotion (bhakti yoga) is the best way to gain freedom from rebirth (moksha).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Hinduism: Practices

Which one of the following refers to a statue of a deity?

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Give two reasons why Hindus use land, hills and rivers for worship.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Hindu charities support women’s rights.

Explain two purposes of Hindu pilgrimage.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Hindus, Holi is the most important festival.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Hinduism: Practices

At a Hindu home shrine, which one of the following is the murti?

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Give two of the four paths towards yoga (union with the divine).

Explain two contrasting ways in which Holi is celebrated by Hindus.

Explain two reasons why Hindus use different places for worship.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Hindus, pilgrimage is the best way to show devotion to God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Hinduism: Practices

Which one of the following is the type of Hindu worship known as bhajan/kirtan?

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Give two ways in which Hindus celebrate Diwali.

Explain two contrasting ways in which gurus are important in Hinduism.

Explain two reasons why Hindus support environmental projects.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘In Hindu worship, the main focus is on One God (Ultimate Reality).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Hinduism: Practices

Which one of the following is not a path to union with the divine (yoga)?

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Give two ways in which Hindu charities work for women’s rights.

Explain two contrasting reasons why places of pilgrimage are important in Hinduism.

Explain two reasons why sacred plants and animals are important in Hinduism.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Hindus, the best place to worship is in a temple.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Hinduism: Practices

Which one of the following is not a form of Hindu worship?

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Give the names of two Hindu festivals.

Explain two contrasting focuses of worship for Hindus.

Explain two ways in which Hindus show their devotion to the deities during pilgrimage.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For a Hindu, devotion (bhakti yoga) is the best way to achieve union with the divine (God).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.