Hinduism & Buddhism Review

Hinduism is a _____________ religion.

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

At the start of Hinduism, Hindus believe there are four main varnas, social divisions. Which does not belong?

• Brahmins- priests

• Kshatriyas- rulers and warriors

• Vaisyas- farmers, craftspeople, and traders

• Sudras- workers and servants

• Vishnu- Gods

The ______ divided Indian society into groups based on a person's birth, wealth, or occupation. Discriminations based on this was outlawed in the 1980s but still may exist.

• Caste System

• Vedas

• Reincarnation

This flower is often in Indian art to represent purity. It relates to Hinduism very well.

• Orchid

• Lotus

• Lilly

• Tulip

Hindus believe their soul, atman, leaves their body at death. They are then reborn into another human body, a lower species, or elevated to a higher, heavenly planet. This is called ______________.

• Reincarnation

• Caste System

• Vedas

• Brahman

Who they are reborn into depends on their _________. Which is the effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul.

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Vedas

• Ganges

Who is an influential Hindu leader that led a movement for Indian independence?

• Gandhi

• Alexander the Great

• Nelson Mandela

• Dalai Lama

Hindus believe in many sacred places in India. Which river is thought to be the most sacred because it flows our of the Himalayas.

• Yangtze

• Ganges

• Nile

• Amazon

All Hindus try to live in a moral and right way. This goal is called _________.

• Diwali

• Brahmins

• Reincarnation

• Dharma

Which religion does this symbol represent?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Christianity