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Hinduism and Buddhism

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Both Hinduism and Buddhism began in the continent of

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

America

2.

How did Aryans create Hinduism?

a)

The Aryans brought Hinduism to India

b)

The Aryans learnt Hinduism from local Indians

c)

The Aryans mixed their religion with local Indian religion

d)

The Aryans changed the teaching of Buddhism

3.
What is the religion of most of the people in India today?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Hinduism
4.

True or False: Each caste in Hindu society has equal status.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

If you have a shrine with the god, Vishnu, you probably believe in what religion?

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Judaism

6.
Hindus believe that after they die, their souls are reincarnated into another form.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, Hindus must reach ___________.  
a)
Moksha
b)
Karma
c)
Ahimsa
d)
Shiva
8.

What is the word for "worship of many gods"?

a)

monotheism

b)

polytheism

c)

atheism

d)

henotheism

9.

What is the word for "worship of one god"?

a)

atheism

b)

polytheism

c)

monothesism

d)

henotheism

10.
Who started Buddhism?
a)
Jesus
b)
Siddhartha Gautama
c)
Justin Timberlake
d)
King Asoka 
11.

What was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?

a)

A Prince

b)

A Brahmin

c)

A Dalit

d)

A Shepherd

12.

The goal of Buddhists is to reach Nirvana. Nirvana is

a)

to reach Moksha

b)

A life of moderation

c)

A state of no more suffering

13.
Which of the following beliefs is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
a)
Caste System
b)
Reincarnation
c)
Four Noble Truths
d)
Eight fold Path
14.
Which religion has the belief that you are born into a class or caste because of your karma?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
15.

A Hindus may agree with which of the following statement?

a)

It's okay to do bad things as long as it can move you up in the caste system

b)

There is no consequences of what you do

c)

You ultimate goal is to reach Nirvana

d)

Some people are born better and higher than some others

16.

To stop the cycle of reincarnation, Buddhists must reach ___________.

a)

Moksha

b)

Karma

c)

Nirvanna

d)

Shiva

17.

Speaker A: The Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths taught by Siddhartha Guatama are the foundations of our faith.

Speaker B: Our people worship many gods, who control our life events, such as birth, death, and fortune.

Speaker C: There is one God, the Lord, and Jesus is his son.

Speaker D: To achieve union with Brahman, we must reincarnate many times and gain good karma.


Which speaker is most likely a Buddhist?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

Speaker A: The Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths taught by Siddhartha Guatama are the foundations of our faith.

Speaker B: Our people worship many gods, who control our life events, such as birth, death, and fortune.

Speaker C: There is one God, the Lord, and Jesus is his son.

Speaker D: To achieve union with Brahman, we must reincarnate many times and gain good karma.


Which speaker expresses a belief in reincarnation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

A Buddhist may NOT agree with which of the following statements?

a)

It's possible for everyone to end suffering

b)

Suffering is caused by too much desire

c)

You need to act rightfully in order to end your suffering

d)

If you are in a lower class, you can never end your suffering

20.

What is NOT a difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?

a)

The time of emergence

b)

The people/person who founded it

c)

The location of origin

d)

How believers are treated in a society