Eastern Religions Quiz

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Guru Nanak

• Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Shiva

Where did Hinduism originate?

• China

• Middle East

• India

• Japan

Which religion believes in achieving enlightenment through the Eightfold Path?

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

What is karma in Hinduism and Buddhism?

• A type of prayer

• A religious leader

• The idea that actions have consequences

• A holiday celebration

Who is the founder of Sikhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Guru Nanak

• Vishnu

• Krishna

Which religion teaches the concept of dharma, or duty?

• Buddhism only

• Hinduism and Sikhism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• All three: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism

What is the sacred symbol often associated with Hinduism?

• The cross

• The crescent moon

• The Om symbol

• The Dharma wheel

In Buddhism, what does the term 'nirvana' refer to?

• A festival of lights

• A holy book

• A state of perfect peace and liberation

• A reincarnated soul

What is the main holy book of Sikhism?

• The Vedas

• The Tripitaka

• The Qur’an

• The Guru Granth Sahib

What is Diwali?

• A Sikh wedding ceremony

• A Hindu festival of lights

• A Buddhist day of fasting

• A celebration of the monsoon