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Hinduism

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hindus believe in a one, all-pervasive Supreme Being who is both immanent and transcendent, both Creator and Unmanifest Reality.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Hindus believe that the universe undergoes one cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution.

a)

True

b)

False: They believe the universe undergoes two cycles...

c)

False: They believe the universe undergoes three cycles

d)

False: They believe the universe undergoes endless cycles...

3.

Hindus believe in the law of cause and effect by which each individual creates his own destiny by his thoughts, words and deeds.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Hindus believe not a single soul will be deprived of liberation (or freedom) from the cycle of rebirth.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Hindus believe that the soul reincarnates, evolving through many births until all karmas have been resolved.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

In Hinduism, what is the "ULTIMATE GOAL" during the endless cycles of creation, preservation and dissolution called?

a)

Karma

b)

Sanatana Dharma

c)

Puja

d)

Moksha

7.

An individual's ability to create their own destiny with their thoughts, words and actions is...

a)

Puka

b)

Moksha

c)

Ahimsa

d)

None of the Above

8.

This process of reincarnation (a continuous cycle in which the soul is reborn over and over again according to the law of action and reaction) is called....

a)

Samsara

b)

Karma

c)

Puja

d)

Ahimsa

9.

A collection of holy "eternal" teachings is called...

a)

Ahimsa

b)

Puja

c)

Sanatana Dharma

d)

None of the above

10.

A Hindu worship practice that involves images, prayers and diagrams of the universe is called...

a)

Ahimsa

b)

Puja

c)

Sanatana Dharma

d)

Mass

11.

Hindus no longer believe that divine beings exist in unseen worlds.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Hindus believe humans can create communion with divine beings through temple worship, rituals, sacraments and personal devotionals.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Hindus believe ______________________________ is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute.

a)

Personal Discipline

b)

Good Conduct

c)

Purification

d)

All of the Above

14.

Hindus believe ____________________ is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute.

a)

Surrender in God

b)

Self-Inquiry

c)

Meditation

d)

All of the Above

15.

Hindus believe "Pilgrimage" is optional to know the Transcendent Absolute.

a)

True

b)

False: Hindus believe "Pilgrimage" is ESSENTIAL for all

c)

False: Hindus believe "Pilgrimage" is for men only

d)

None of the Above

16.

In Hinduism, an "enlightened master" is a...

a)

Moksha

b)

Puja

c)

Sanatana Dharma

d)

Satguru

17.

Hindus believe...

a)

...all life is sacred

b)

...all life is to be loved

c)

...all life is to be revered

d)

All of the Above

18.

What is the Hindu practice of "non-injury" in thought, word, and deed called...

a)

Ahimsa

b)

Puja

c)

Moksha

d)

Vedas

19.

Hindus believe that no religion teaches the only way to salvation.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Hindus believe that all genuine paths are facets of God's Light, deserving tolerance and understanding.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Nirvana is a place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven.

a)

True

b)

False: Nirvana is a place of torment

c)

False: Nirvana is a place of reincarnation

d)

False: Nirvana is a place of grief

22.

What is the term used to describe people who can remember their past birth or births...

a)

Sanatana Dharma

b)

Jatismaras

c)

Namakarana Samskara

d)

None of the Above

23.

The function of the Hinduism God Shiva is...

a)

the Destroyer

b)

the Transformer

c)

Neither

d)

Both

24.

The function of the Hinduism God Vishnu is to preserve.

a)

True

b)

False: To destroy

c)

False: To transform

d)

None of the Above

25.

In Hinduism, __________ (another word for God) is the force which upholds and supports everything in the universe.

a)

Sanatana Dharma

b)

Brahman

c)

Namakarana Samskara

d)

None of the Above

26.

What is the function of the Hindu God Brahma?

a)

Transformer

b)

Destroyer

c)

Preserver

d)

Creator

27.

In the 5th phase of becoming a member of the "Hindu" religion what is the name of the traditional Hindu name-giving ceremony?

a)

Moksha

b)

Namakarana Samskara

c)

Sanatana Dharma

d)

Vedas

28.

Check the boxes that apply to how an individual becomes a member of the Hindu religion.

a)

Join a Hindu community

b)

Create a point-counterpoint of the beliefs of Hinduism and one’s previous religion

c)

Sever from former mentors

d)

Legally adopt a Christian name

e)

Publicly announce the severance and name change

29.

Which is NOT the name of one of the 3 Gods of Hinduism?

a)

Vedas

b)

Brahma

c)

Vishnu

d)

Shiva

30.

What happens to the soul of a Hindu when they die?

a)

The soul is trapped in purgatory

b)

The soul ascends to Nirvana

c)

The soul goes to a place of torment

d)

None of the Above

31.

What is the difference between the two Hindu sacred texts, Vedas and Upanishads?

a)

...they were received directly from God

b)

...they were passed on by word of mouth

c)

...they provided Hindus with philosophical knowledge

d)

All of the Above

32.

In the Namaste Hindu greeting which finger represents "Tama" or "dullness?"

a)

Pinky

b)

Ring

c)

Middle

d)

Index

33.

In the "Namaste" Hindu greeting, which finger represents Raja (activity)?

a)

Pinky

b)

Ring

c)

Middle

d)

Index

34.

In the "Namaste" Hindu greeting, which finger represents "Satwa" or "refinement?"

a)

Pinky

b)

Ring

c)

Middle

d)

Index

35.

In the "Namaste" Hindu greeting which finger represents the individual soul?

a)

Pinky

b)

Ring

c)

Middle

d)

Index

36.

In the "Namaste" Hindu greeting which part of the hand represents "Paramathma" or the "ultimate soul?"

(a)  

37.

Hindus do not believe in direct access to any god.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Hindus believe "worship" is primarily an individual act.

a)

True

b)

False: "worship" is primarily a communal act

c)

False: "worship" is primarily a family act

d)

False: "worship" is not a part of the Hinduism religion

39.

Hindus believe "worship" is primarily an individual act.

a)

True

b)

False: "worship" is primarily a community act

c)

False: "worship" is primarily a family act

d)

False: "worship" is not a part of the Hinduism religion

40.

What do Hindus call texts received directly from God and passed on by word of mouth?

a)

Puja

b)

Moksha

c)

Vedas

d)

None of the Above

41.

What are texts called that provide Hindus with philosophical knowledge?

a)

Vedas

b)

Upanishads

c)

Sanatana Dharma

d)

None of the Above

42.

What do Hindus call texts received directly from God and passed on by word of mouth?

a)

Puja

b)

Moksha

c)

Vedas

d)

None of the Above