WorksheetsWorld Religons
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?
a)
reincarnation
b)
caste system
c)
karma
d)
nirvana
2.
In Hinduism the highest goal of the individual soul was ....
a)
To follow the Four Noble Truths
b)
To escape the cycle of birth and rebirth and enter into permanent union with Brahman
c)
To enter into permanent union with Indra and thus escape the cycle of permanent rebirth
d)
To fulfill the individual's special destiny as spelled out in the process of predestination
3.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of BOTH Hinduism and Buddhism?
a)
Karma
b)
Dharma
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Began in India
4.
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
a)
Escape Samsara
b)
Reach Enlightenment
c)
Follow the Eightfold Path
d)
Become one with Brahman
5.
The Buddhist state of ultimate peace and happiness is ________________.
a)
Nirvana
b)
Enlightenment
c)
Samsara
d)
Brahman
6.
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
a)
No real founder
b)
Abraham
c)
Asoka
d)
Siddhartha Gautama
7.
Where did Hinduism become most popular?
a)
India
b)
Asia
c)
Middle East
d)
None of the above
8.
What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Vishnu
c)
Caste
d)
Moksha
9.
Why did Hindu's believe the Caste System was fair?
a)
People could move up in society
b)
People chose their social class
c)
Social class is based on your actions in previous lives
d)
People are all equal in the Caste System
10.
Both Hindu and Buddhist believe in the rebirth of the soul called?
a)
Karma
b)
Reincarnation
c)
Moksha
d)
Nirvana
11.
Siddhartha became the enlightened one called?
a)
Brahma
b)
Buddha
12.
Which of the following is NOT a major belief of Buddhist compared to Hindu?
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Caste System
c)
Baptism
d)
Karma
13.
What is a major similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?
a)
Both religions support a caste system.
b)
Both religions accept that souls reach spiritual perfection.
c)
Both embrace the Four Noble Truths.
d)
Both follow the Eightfold Path.
14.
Who is considered the ancestor for ALL 3 monotheistic religions?
a)
Moses
b)
Jesus
c)
Abraham
d)
David
15.
Which characteristic is shared by both Christianity and Buddhism?
a)
Dharma
b)
Purgatory
c)
5 pillars
d)
Belief in an afterlife
16.
Muhammad founded which religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
17.
In which religion do believers practice the Five Pillars as they "surrender" to Allah?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
18.
Sunni and Shi'ia (Shi'ite) are branches of...
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
19.
Which of the following things did Jesus teach?
a)
His followers should love all people and care for the poor and sick.
b)
His followers should obey all of the Jewish religious ceremonies.
c)
His followers should overthrow the Roman emperor.
d)
His followers should only be from wealthy families.
20.
What is the oldest monotheistic religion?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
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