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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Cows of the Rig Veda : Chapter 2, Sky & Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is often identified with the soul?
(a) Fire.
(b) Breath.
(c) Sound.
(d) Water.

2. Indra splits open a _____ to release trapped cows.
(a) Giant egg.
(b) Cave.
(c) Ocean.
(d) Boulder.

3. Cows appear in the metaphors involving Soma as _____ or water.
(a) Blood.
(b) Milk.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Whey.

4. The word for heart mind and life-spirit is _____.
(a) Hama.
(b) Coeur.
(c) Manas.
(d) Karma.

5. The Vasus are a group of gods associated with _____.
(a) The moon.
(b) The horses.
(c) The crops.
(d) The sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the four social classes in Indian civilization called?

2. Pusan presides over _____.

3. Who are the sons and daughters of the father in "To Arms"?

4. What are said to have more powers than the Fathers in heaven?

5. Who are the ancient dark divinities?

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