Font size
WorksheetsY8 - Introduction to Hinduism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the main symbol of Hinduism?
Aum (Om)
Swastika
Mandir
The Aum (Om) symbol also visually represents the Lord Ganesha.
True
False
Aum (Om) is also the sound that Hindu's use when meditating and praying.
True
False
What does the swastika represent in Hinduism?
The Sun
The Moon
The Hindu place of worship is known as...
Mosque
Church
Mandir
Gurdwara
How many sacred texts are there in Hinduism?
1
2
3
4
5
Which of the following are Hindu holy texts?
The Vedas
The Ramayana
The Mahabharata
The Torah
The Puranas
The word 'Veda' roughly translates as...
Hymns
Knowledge
Wisdom
Stories
What is the name of the statue that Hindus worship?
Mutri
Murti
Morti
Merti
How often do Hindu's pray?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
At special times of the year
There is only one god in Hinduism but he shows himself in many different ways.
True
False
The one god in Hinduism is called...
Brahman
Ganesha
Vishnu
Shiva
Brahman shows himself in many ways. Some of the most well known include...
Ganesha
Vishnu
Carmela
Shiva
Grishna
How many gods form the Trimurti?
One
Two
Three
Four
None of these
Shiva is the...
Creator
Preserver
Destroyer
Brahma is the...
Creator
Preserver
Destroyer
Vishnu is the...
Creator
Preserver
Destroyer
'Diwali' roughly translates as...
Festival of Harvest
Festival of Worship
Festival of Colour
Festival of Lights
What is the Hindu term for reincarnation?
Diwali
Atman
Samsara
Murti
'Atman' in the Hindu faith is...
The mind
The body
The soul
The spirit
