Year 8 Hinduism End of Topic Quiz

What is the name of the Holy Book in Hinduism?

• The Bible

• The Vedas

• The Tenakh

• The Guru Granth Sahib

Where do Hindu followers worship?

• The Mandir

• The Synagogue

• A Church

• A Mosque

What is the name of the Hindu god?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Bhagwan

• Muhammad (pbuh)

How did Ganesha get his elephant head?

• He was born with it

• Father thought he was an intruder and cut his head off, he replaced with an elephant head.

• He prayed to that his head would change from a human to elephant head and his pray was granted

• He put it on as a mask and it got stuck, it never returned to normal

Which part of the image of Ganesha shows that he gives respect to all, even the most despised creatures?

• Gold Jewels

• The Weapon

• The Rat

• The Clothes Ganesha wears

What item is commonly used and remembers Rama and Sita’s home coming during the Diwali festival?

• Lights/Candles

• Monkeys

• Darkness

• Swords

Who aided Rama in his freeing of Sita?

• Hanuman

• Ravanna

• Lakshamana

• Deer

1. What characterises Rangoli patterns used during Diwali?

• Colourful, bright and intricate designs

• Abstract art

• One colour simple designs

• Dull colours

What is the correct description of the untouchables in the Hindu caste system?

• The administrators, protectors of society, police and military

• Skilful producers of material things, craftsmen

• Unskilled labourers, maintenance people

• Subordinates to all, street sweepers

What is the correct description of the Sudra in the Hindu caste system?

• Unskilled laborers, maintenance people, servants

• The intellectual and spiritual leaders.

• The administrators, protectors of society, police and military

• Subordinates to all, street sweepers