WorksheetsSouth Asia
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 23mins
A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms
Sikhism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire,
Sikhism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
What is one similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Hindus and Buddhists both believe the soul can be perfected in the world.
Hindus and Buddhists both believe in a cycle of reincarnation.
Neither religion was influenced by Aryan beliefs.
Both religions came to South Asia from other religions.
Who was India's greatest leader that urged nonviolence during the protest for independence?
Mohandas Ghandi
Buddha
Shah Jahan
Braham
What jobs did Brahmans have?
priests and scholars
rulers and warriors
merchants, traders and farmers
peasants, laborers and servants
What country is this?
Bangladesh
Pakistan
India
Sri Lanka
What country is this?
Nepal
Bhutan
India
Bangladesh
What country is this?
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Nepal
What country is this?
India
Nepal
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
What country is this?
India
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Nepal
What country is this?
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
What physical features is #4?
Bay of Bengal
Deccan Plateau
Ganges Delta
Indian Ocean
What physical feature is #1?
Himalaya Mountains
Bay of Bengal
Indus River
Ganges Delta
What physical feature is #2?
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Indus River
Ganges Delta
What physical feature is #6?
Indian Ocean
Bay of Bengal
Indus River
Deccan Plateau
What two groups were part of the upper class?
Brahmans Kashatriyas
Vaishyas and Sudras
Brahmans and Sudras
What group was part of the lower class?
Brahmans
Kashatriyas
Vaishyas
Sudras
What jobs did Vaishyas have?
priests and scholars
rulers and warriors
merchants, traders and farmers
peasants, laborers and servants
What jobs did Sudras have?
priests and scholars
rulers and warriors
merchants, traders and farmers
peasants, laborers and servants
What does Buddha mean?
Suffering
Life of Moderation
Enlightened One
An awakening to the truth
The eightfold path is...
A path with 8 turnings which Siddhartha Gautama has to choose from
The name of a famous Buddhist pop group
The way Buddhists can achieve enlightenment and freedom from desire
Something that Buddhists must do every day
Making the commitment to consider others in all you do and not act in greed.
Right Intent
Right Meditation
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Do not spread gossip or lie. Always try to tell the truth and to use words kindly.
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Speech
Right Mindfulness
Holding open a door for someone who has their hands full is an example of this step along the Eightfold Path
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right concentration / meditation
Always try to be the best you. TRY, practice, apply yourself. Learn new things and grow!
Right Meditation
Right Effort
Right Understanding
Right Speech
Apply your mind to the hear and now. Think before you speak, have awareness of your actions and impact on others.
Right Mindfulness
Right Action
Right Effort
Right Meditation
Think deeply about your actions, clear your mind of doubts and negativity, develop stronger focus and mindfulness through this practice.
Right Concentration / Meditation
Right Understanding
Right Effort
Right Livelihood
Refuse groups, clubs, jobs, that harm others or nature.
Right Understanding
Right Effort
Right Livelihood
Right Concentration / Meditation
What is the meaning of Karma (Kamma)?
Good actions have good consequences and bad actions have bad consequences
Bad things happen to good people
Good things happen to bad people
Your actions only have an impact on you but noone else
What is the Buddha's real name?
Ghengis Khan
Ashoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Moksha
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Four Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Five Noble Truths
According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?
Follow the Ten Commandments
Get as many material possessions as possible
Follow the Eightfold Path
Follow the 12-step Program
What 3 deities are Trimurti?
Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva
Shakti
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?
by skill
by birth
by wealth
by education
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu were all part of the Trimurti; The three deities in charge of what 3 things?
Creation, Destruction, and Protection (or Balance)
The rivers, The Earth, and the sky
The cows, the water, and the flowers
Wealth, Health, and Plague
Which group of people invaded India and brought the caste system?
The Tamil Kings
The Mongolians
The Argonians
The Aryans
