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Religions of South Asia

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Founded by Siddhartha Gautama.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Judaism

d)

Sikhism

2.

Polytheistic (believe in many gods and goddesses)

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Jainism

d)

Sikhism

3.

Worship in temples or shrines.

a)

Buddhism

b)

HInduism

c)

Islam

d)

Jainism

4.

Believe in reincarnation (returning to live a new life after death).

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

HInduism

d)

Islam

e)

Judaism

5.

The oldest of the religions in South Asia.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

6.

Religion that is primarily found in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

7.

Shiva, Brahmin, and Vishnu

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

8.

This symbol represents:

a)

Buddhists

b)

Hindus

c)

Muslims

d)

Sikhs

9.

Four Noble Truths

a)

Buddhism

b)

HInduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

10.

India's biggest and most important holiday of the year.

a)

Christmas

b)

Diwali

c)

Easter

d)

Rosh Hoshanah

e)

Vaisakhi

11.

Celebrate Eid (festival).

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

12.

Believe in karma.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

13.

This festival commemorates the inauguration of the Khalsa in the late 17th century. Khalsa is a term used for Sikhs who have been initiated or baptized.

a)

Diwali

b)

Holi

c)

Ramadan

d)

Vaisakhi

14.

Followers of this religion hope to achieve nirvana or enlightenment.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

15.

This faith is monotheistic.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

e)

Sikhism

16.

The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.

a)

Diwali

b)

Eid

c)

Ramadan

d)

Vaisakhi

e)

Yom Kippur

17.

Began in South Asia (Nepal) and spread to the East towards Southeast Asia.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

18.

No one knows who started this religion.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

19.

Founded by Guru Nanak.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Sikhism

20.

Traditional harvest festival celebrated by Sikhs.

a)

Eid

b)

Rosh Hoshanah

c)

Vaisakhi

d)

Yom Kippur

21.

Followers believe one can achieve unity through God through humanity, meditation, and honest labor.

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Judaism

d)

Sikhism

22.

The Vedas are holy scripture.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

23.

The Qu'ran is holy scripture.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

24.

Follow the Eightfold Path to achieve nirvana.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

25.

Followers observe the Five Pillars.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism