The Influence of Hinduism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• Buddhist believe in the Four Noble Truths only

• Islam was introduced to South Asia by the Mughal Empire.

• Buddhist accept the caste system.

• Muslims believe in multiple Gods.

Multiple Choice

Which Hindu belief says that a person’s actions affect their future life?

• Karma

• Moksha

• Dharma

• Nirvana

Match

Match each caste with its correct description by writing the corresponding letter next to the correct term.

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

• Dalits

Priests, teachers, scholars

Warriors, rulers

Merchants, traders, farmers

Laborers, artisans, servants

Performed jobs considered impure, faced

• Priests, teachers, scholars

• Warriors, rulers

• Merchants, traders, farmers

• Laborers, artisans, servants

• Performed jobs considered impure, faced

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Hindu festival of Diwali?

• The purpose of Diwali is to celebrate the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
• To mark the beginning of the new year
• To honor the gods of war
• To commemorate the harvest season

Multiple Choice

Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?

• Ganges River (Ganga)
• Yangtze River
• Amazon River
• Nile River