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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 1, First Gods & the Mysterious Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the four social classes in Indian civilization called?
(a) Sects.
(b) Varnas.
(c) Yamas.
(d) Fifes.

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

3. Which word in the Rig Veda means 'to sprinkle'?
(a) Dust.
(b) Spray.
(c) Anoint.
(d) Descend.

4. Who are the ancient dark divinities?
(a) The Asuras.
(b) The Vyalkasas.
(c) The Agnis.
(d) The Asisis.

5. Who is the beloved grey priest?
(a) The rain.
(b) The oblation fire.
(c) The night sky.
(d) The Soma plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name given to the cremation fire?

2. The word for heart mind and life-spirit is _____.

3. The horses of Indra in "The Sacrifice of the Horse" are _____.

4. What is the sky divided into in "A Spell to Turn Back the Departing Spirit"?

5. In later Sanskrit, a wish is a chariot made of _____.

(see the answer key)

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