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Mythology, Hindu Style Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about the most fascinating myth system in the world, Hindu myth!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8027

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Between creations of the cosmos, Vishnu rests on a serpent creature. What is this serpent creature called? Hint

Ananta Shesha

Sarasvati

Kalpa

Nandin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 'decoration' does the wrathful goddess Kali wear about her neck? Hint

The Hanging Demon, Raktabija

King Cobra

Garland of skulls

Necklace of Fire

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Hindu myth, many of the goddesses are seen as aspects of which 'great goddess'? Hint

Parvati

Mahadevi

Durga

Sita

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Question 4 of 10

4. What purifying river is named for a goddess? Hint

Mekong

Indus

Ganges

Bramaputra

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, Rama's beautiful wife Sita is kidnapped by the evil king who ruled Sri Lanka. Who is this wicked monarch? Hint

Dasharatha

Hanuman

Ravana

Lakshman

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the epic poem, the Mahabarata, what type of wagering game is played? Hint

Cards

Dominoes

Wheel of Fortune

Dice

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the wife of Brahma, and mother to the first man, Manu? Hint

Lakshmi

Aditi

Radha

Sarasvati

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Question 8 of 10

8. Siddhārtha Gautama, also known as the enlightened Buddha, is the founder of Buddhism. He is also considered by many Hindu to be the ninth avatar of which Hindu god?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of good luck, employed his missing tusk as a cup for drinking.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not a demon or a race of demons? Hint

Mahisha

Rakshasas

Ushas

Asuras

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Between creations of the cosmos, Vishnu rests on a serpent creature. What is this serpent creature called?

Answer: Ananta Shesha

While lying on the serpent, a lotus grows from Vishnu's navel, and the creator god Brahma grows from one of the lotus seeds.

2. What 'decoration' does the wrathful goddess Kali wear about her neck?

Answer: Garland of skulls

Kali wears the skull necklace, which symbolizes reincarnation.

3. In Hindu myth, many of the goddesses are seen as aspects of which 'great goddess'?

Answer: Mahadevi

The name Mahadevi means 'the great goddess'. She brings fertility to the earth, but demands living sacrifices from her devotees.

4. What purifying river is named for a goddess?

Answer: Ganges

The holiest river in India, the Ganges, is named for the goddess Ganga, who purifies those who bathe in her.

5. In the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, Rama's beautiful wife Sita is kidnapped by the evil king who ruled Sri Lanka. Who is this wicked monarch?

Answer: Ravana

Rama eventually rescues Sita, but things are never the same between them, as Rama suspected that Sita had been unfaithful with Ravana.

6. In the epic poem, the Mahabarata, what type of wagering game is played?

Answer: Dice

During the game of dice, the sons of Pandu lose everything, including even themselves, to the sons of Dhritarashtra.

7. Who is the wife of Brahma, and mother to the first man, Manu?

Answer: Sarasvati

Sarasvati was given the power to create whatever Brahma dreamed up in his head. She was the goddess of the creative arts and of language. She created the ancient Hindu language Sanskrit.

8. Siddhārtha Gautama, also known as the enlightened Buddha, is the founder of Buddhism. He is also considered by many Hindu to be the ninth avatar of which Hindu god?

Answer: Vishnu

Vishnu's ninth avatar is Buddha. This avatar of Vishnu does not use force, but guile to defeat his enemies.

9. Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of good luck, employed his missing tusk as a cup for drinking.

Answer: False

Ganesh is a very commonly depicted god, the son of Parvati and Shiva. Some say his missing tusk was used as a projectile weapon, others say he used it as a pen to write the Mahabarata.

10. Which of the following is not a demon or a race of demons?

Answer: Ushas

Ushas is actually the dawn goddess. The rakshasas and asuras are both demon races, and Mahisha is a demon who fights with the goddess Durga.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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