The Upanishads are considered holy Hindu scriptures written by sages (not necessarily gurus) to help connect people to the ultimate reality (Brahman) and understanding of the self (Atman).
Which of these were holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces?
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the Upanishads
the Upanishads
the Mahabharata
the Mahabharata
the Ramayana
the Ramayana
the Theravada
choose one
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Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?
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The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
Prayers could be offered only at large temples.
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The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
Prayers could be offered only at large temples.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?
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Vishnu
Vishnu
Shiva
Shiva
Ganesh
Ganesh
Brahman
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Vishnu
Vishnu
Shiva
Shiva
Ganesh
Ganesh
Brahman
Brahman is considered the supreme spiritual force in Hinduism.
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