The Rig Veda Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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The Rig Veda Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Women & Magic : Chapter 2, Magic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?
(a) Indra.
(b) Surya.
(c) Kiyamba.
(d) Agni.

2. In the hymn "Yama and the Fathers", who is being told to go away from the burning-ground where they live?
(a) Flesh-eating ghouls.
(b) Ants.
(c) Cold-blooded snakes.
(d) Mud daubers.

3. What does the name Vena mean?
(a) Longing.
(b) Thirst.
(c) Elder.
(d) Light.

4. What word means dark, formless, terrifying abyss?
(a) Abhvam.
(b) Adharma.
(c) Siva.
(d) Agamas.

5. Pusan is the _____ of the sun.
(a) Herder.
(b) Charioteer.
(c) Husband.
(d) Maker.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word _____ means 'one who sheds rain or seed'?

2. What are the sisters that embrace the pressing stones?

3. What word is often identified with the soul?

4. Who is the mother of the sun?

5. What is the male element of the newborn sun or fire?

(see the answer key)

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