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Hinduism

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
2.
A long story of heroes told in verse. 
a)
Vedas
b)
Tanukh
c)
epic poem
d)
Scriptures
3.
Considered India's holiest river. 
a)
Ganges River
b)
Nile River
c)
Euphrates River
d)
Mississippi River
4.
A place of worship that is often dedicated to a sacred object or being. 
a)
guru
b)
moksha
c)
shrine
d)
church
5.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
6.
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
7.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
8.
Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?
a)
reincarnation
b)
caste system
c)
karma
d)
nirvana
9.

What is the purpose of a Hindu temple?

a)

to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities

b)

to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry

c)

to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders

d)

to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died

10.

According to Hindu belief, Brahman

a)

is a supreme power, or divine force.

b)

includes everything in the world, including the human soul.

c)

is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.

d)

all of these

11.

According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?

a)

Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.

b)

The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.

c)

Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.

d)

The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.

12.

Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?

a)

Indra

b)

Ravana

c)

Diwali

d)

Vishnu

13.

What do all the candles in this picture symbolize?

a)

the beginning of spring

b)

the love of family

c)

the rebirth of the soul

d)

the triumph of good over evil

14.

The Diwali festival commemorates the defeat of the evil demon Ravana, as told in the

a)

Kshatriyas.

b)

Ramayana.

c)

Shudras.

d)

Varna Dharma.

15.

Today, the most important Hindu deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and

a)

Shiva.

b)

Rama.

c)

Indra.

d)

Ravana.

16.

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.

17.

Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called

a)

pilgrimages.

b)

samsara.

c)

reincarnation.

d)

purifications.

18.
Collections of hymns and prayers that make up the earliest Hindu sacred writings.
a)
Qu'ran
b)
Torah
c)
Vedas
d)
Bible
19.
Who is the Creator god?
a)
Shiva
b)
Brahma
c)
Vishnu
d)
Ganesha 
20.
What animal is considered sacred to the Hindus?
a)
Monkey
b)
Spider
c)
Cow
d)
Dog
21.
Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?
a)
Hindus believe in one God.
b)
Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.
c)
Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.
d)
Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.
22.
If a young woman is helping a man learn to read in rural India, which Hindu belief is she following?
a)
She is following her dharma by performing her duties and living in an honorable way.
b)
She is following her karma by performing her duties an dliving in an honorable way.
c)
She has reached moksha.
d)
This has nothing to do with Hinduism.
23.
What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
a)
Football
b)
Cricket
c)
Jazzercise
d)
Yoga
24.
In which country did Hinduism originate?
a)
Myanmar
b)
United States
c)
Japan
d)
India
25.

Hinduism is a religion and way of

a)

suffering

b)

anger

c)

denial

d)

life

26.

A guru is a

a)

god

b)

spiritual leader

c)

holy text

d)

the proper path

27.

He helped the Untouchables of India

a)

Guru

b)

Dravidian

c)

Siddartha Gautama

d)

Mahatma Gandhi

28.

Hinduism is not just a religion but a way of life.

a)

True

b)

False

29.
This is one of the best known festivals.  It celebrates the coming of spring.
a)
Diwali
b)
Holi
c)
Gansh Chaturhi
d)
Rama Navami
30.
He is loyal to Rama and is a symbol of true friendship and devotion.
a)
Vishnu
b)
Krishna
c)
Hanuman
d)
Brahma

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