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WorksheetsTCI 6th Lesson 15 Quiz Study
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Who were the Aryans?
The highest caste in Indian society
The original tribes of southern India
A nomadic people who moved into India
A group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
2. The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
A collection of sacred texts
A group of people from Europe
The three most important deities
The temples where rituals were performed
3. Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They wanted to stay pure
They shared all their goods
They had to eat a special diet
They did work others considered lowly
4. To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
Shiva
The sun
Brahman
The ocean
5. Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples?
They contain elaborate sculptures
They face west toward the setting sun
They are placed as far from cities as possible
They are small so as not to distract worshipers
6. In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?
The protector
Perfects
Creates
Destroys/Transforms
7. Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
Maintain the rigid caste system
Perform yoga properly
destroy a Hindu's social status
Achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
8. Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?
The lion
The cow
The camel
The Elephant
9. The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
The changing of the seasons
The victory of good over evil
The food from a good harvest
The long life of the wise elders
10. Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?
The caste system did not evolve from the jatis
The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.
The caste system prevented Gandhi from increasing his power
The caste system allowed Hindus to marry Catholics
