Grade 9: Unit 3 Hinduism Quiz # 1

Which sentence best describes the origin of Hinduism?

• It began when traders from China and Korea traveled to ancient India.

• A group of French saints traveled to India and spread Hinduism there.

• It evolved from the intermingling of various Indian traditions and beliefs.

• Hinduism evolved from the religions of Jainism and Buddhism.

Under which dynasty was Hinduism most widely practiced?

• Persian

• Kushan

• Mauryan

• Gupta

During the Gupta Empire, Hindu beliefs were strongly supported over Buddhism. Which of the following was a result?

• a strengthened caste system

• a less patriarchal social system

• a less authoritative religious community

• a more egalitarian society

When the Gupta dynasty developed Hindu laws, more restrictions were imposed on women. Which two statements best show gender inequality at that time? [SELECT TWO]

• Women did not have free choice about whom to marry.

• Women could only work in the fields and do weaving work.

• Women of a lower caste were forced to take on the same occupation as their parents.

• Women were not allowed to own land.

• Women were restricted from having a formal education

What are the Vedas?

• regions ruled by a Vedic king

• a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures

• a group of female Hindu saints

• a tribe native to North India

Which description matches the belief system of Hinduism?

• nontheistic; the main goal is to attain nirvana

• polytheistic; main gods are Braham, Vishnu, and Shiva

• nontheistic; main philosophies include ren and xiao

• None of the above

Which description matches the Hindu belief of Karma?

• You must not hurt others physically or verbally.

• You must be honest and truthful and fulfill one’s duties.

• The actions of a person determine what will happen to him or her in the future.

• None of the above

Which description matches the Hindu belief of Dharma?

• You must not hurt others physically or verbally.

• You must be honest and truthful and fulfill one’s duties.

• You must not hurt others physically or verbally.

• None of the above

Which description matches the Hindu belief Samsara?

• The cycle of birth and death

• Soul

• Ultimate spiritual goal

• Deities

Hindus believe in a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth known as ______________.

• Reincarnation

• Atman

• Moksha

• Deities