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Hinduism

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word describes the belief that all actions have a equal consequence?

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

ahisma

d)

moksha

2.

Which word means the rebirth of a soul in a new body.

a)

dharma

b)

reincarnation

c)

ahisma

d)

shrine

3.

What river is considered India's holiest (most spiritual) river?

a)

Ganges River

b)

Nile River

c)

Euphrates River

d)

Mississippi River

4.

The final goal for Hindus is the liberation from reincarnation. Which word describes this?

a)

moksha

b)

epic poem

c)

Brahman

d)

guru

5.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
6.

Which word refers to a person's duty based on their age, gender, and caste.

a)

kharma

b)

dharma

c)

ahisma

d)

moksha

7.

Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?

a)

Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.

b)

Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an animal.

c)

Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally.

d)

Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.

8.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
9.
The priests were part of which caste?
a)
Brahmin
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaishyas
d)
Sudra
10.
What is the social class system in India practiced mostly by Hindus?
a)
Caste System
b)
Confucianism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
11.
The lowest of the caste system isn't considered a part of the caste.  They are garbage collectors, sweep the streets, and slaughter animals for their leather.  They are the _____________________.
a)
Brahmin
b)
Sudras
c)
Untouchables
d)
Vaisyas
12.

What is the ancient language of India?

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Hindi

c)

Samsara

d)

Dharma

13.

Which of the following is NOT an example of something that the Aryans brought with them to India when they migrated there?

a)

A Language

b)

Religious rituals

c)

Caste System

d)

Hinduism

14.

Hinduism was influenced by many ancient cultures. Which is NOT an example of a "root" of Hinduism?

a)

Indus Valley Civilzation

b)

Buddhism

c)

Prehistoric / Neolithic Era

d)

Aryans

15.

What word describes the belief in multiple gods?

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

16.

Samsara is another word for...

a)

Hinduism

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Karma

d)

Dharma