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South Asia

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms

a)

Sikhism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

2.

the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire,

a)

Sikhism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

3.

What is one similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?

a)

Hindus and Buddhists both believe the soul can be perfected in the world.

b)

Hindus and Buddhists both believe in a cycle of reincarnation.

c)

Neither religion was influenced by Aryan beliefs.

d)

Both religions came to South Asia from other religions.

4.

Who was India's greatest leader that urged nonviolence during the protest for independence?

a)

Mohandas Ghandi

b)

Buddha

c)

Shah Jahan

d)

Braham

5.
What practice do Hindus use to quiet the mind and connect to their god?
a)
maya
b)
reincarnation
c)
Brahman
d)
yoga
6.
What animal is considered sacred to the Hindus?
a)
Monkey
b)
Spider
c)
Cow
d)
Dog
7.

What jobs did Brahmans have?

a)

priests and scholars

b)

rulers and warriors

c)

merchants, traders and farmers

d)

peasants, laborers and servants

8.
The four classes (varnas) in the caste system are: 
a)
Pharaoh, priests, artisans, slaves
b)
Brahman, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras
c)
King, queen, princes, lords
d)
Shogun, samurai, governors, artisans
9.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
10.
The predominant religion of India.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
11.
Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?
a)
Hindus believe in one God.
b)
Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.
c)
Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.
d)
Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.
12.
What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?
a)
maya
b)
reincarnation
c)
recluse
d)
dharma
13.
Birth-Death-Rebirth is?
a)
Dharma
b)
Karma
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Deincarnation
14.

What country is this?

a)

Bangladesh

b)

Pakistan

c)

India

d)

Sri Lanka

15.

What country is this?

a)

Nepal

b)

Bhutan

c)

India

d)

Bangladesh

16.

What country is this?

a)

Bangladesh

b)

India

c)

Pakistan

d)

Nepal

17.

What country is this?

a)

India

b)

Nepal

c)

Bhutan

d)

Sri Lanka

18.

What country is this?

a)

India

b)

Sri Lanka

c)

Bhutan

d)

Nepal

19.

What country is this?

a)

India

b)

Pakistan

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Bhutan

20.

What physical features is #4?

a)

Bay of Bengal

b)

Deccan Plateau

c)

Ganges Delta

d)

Indian Ocean

21.

What physical feature is #1?

a)

Himalaya Mountains

b)

Bay of Bengal

c)

Indus River

d)

Ganges Delta

22.

What physical feature is #2?

a)

Bay of Bengal

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Indus River

d)

Ganges Delta

23.

What physical feature is #6?

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Bay of Bengal

c)

Indus River

d)

Deccan Plateau

24.
Which of the following countries IS NOT part of South Asia?
a)
Pakistan
b)
Bhutan
c)
China
d)
India
25.

What two groups were part of the upper class?

a)

Brahmans Kashatriyas

b)

Vaishyas and Sudras

c)

Brahmans and Sudras

26.

What group was part of the lower class?

a)

Brahmans

b)

Kashatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Sudras

27.

What jobs did Vaishyas have?

a)

priests and scholars

b)

rulers and warriors

c)

merchants, traders and farmers

d)

peasants, laborers and servants

28.

What jobs did Sudras have?

a)

priests and scholars

b)

rulers and warriors

c)

merchants, traders and farmers

d)

peasants, laborers and servants

29.
This group of people did not belong to any caste because they were banned from their caste
a)
Untouchables
b)
Sudras
c)
Vaisyas
30.

What does Buddha mean?

a)

Suffering

b)

Life of Moderation

c)

Enlightened One

d)

An awakening to the truth

31.

The eightfold path is...

a)

A path with 8 turnings which Siddhartha Gautama has to choose from

b)

The name of a famous Buddhist pop group

c)

The way Buddhists can achieve enlightenment and freedom from desire

d)

Something that Buddhists must do every day

32.

Making the commitment to consider others in all you do and not act in greed.

a)

Right Intent

b)

Right Meditation

c)

Right Livelihood

d)

Right Effort

33.

Do not spread gossip or lie. Always try to tell the truth and to use words kindly.

a)

Right Action

b)

Right Livelihood

c)

Right Speech

d)

Right Mindfulness

34.

Holding open a door for someone who has their hands full is an example of this step along the Eightfold Path

a)

Right Speech

b)

Right Action

c)

Right Livelihood

d)

Right concentration / meditation

35.

Always try to be the best you. TRY, practice, apply yourself. Learn new things and grow!

a)

Right Meditation

b)

Right Effort

c)

Right Understanding

d)

Right Speech

36.

Apply your mind to the hear and now. Think before you speak, have awareness of your actions and impact on others.

a)

Right Mindfulness

b)

Right Action

c)

Right Effort

d)

Right Meditation

37.

Think deeply about your actions, clear your mind of doubts and negativity, develop stronger focus and mindfulness through this practice.

a)

Right Concentration / Meditation

b)

Right Understanding

c)

Right Effort

d)

Right Livelihood

38.

Refuse groups, clubs, jobs, that harm others or nature.

a)

Right Understanding

b)

Right Effort

c)

Right Livelihood

d)

Right Concentration / Meditation

39.

What is the meaning of Karma (Kamma)?

a)

Good actions have good consequences and bad actions have bad consequences

b)

Bad things happen to good people

c)

Good things happen to bad people

d)

Your actions only have an impact on you but noone else

40.

What is the Buddha's real name?

a)

Ghengis Khan

b)

Ashoka

c)

Siddhartha Gautama

d)

Moksha

41.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

Shar'ia Law

d)

The Five Noble Truths

42.

According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?

a)

Follow the Ten Commandments

b)

Get as many material possessions as possible

c)

Follow the Eightfold Path

d)

Follow the 12-step Program

43.
The man who became the Buddha was born a ____________
a)
prince.
b)
pauper.
c)
merchant.
d)
farmer.
44.

What 3 deities are Trimurti?

a)

Brahma

b)

Vishnu

c)

Shiva

d)

Shakti

45.

In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?

a)

by skill

b)

by birth

c)

by wealth

d)

by education

46.

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu were all part of the Trimurti; The three deities in charge of what 3 things?

a)

Creation, Destruction, and Protection (or Balance)

b)

The rivers, The Earth, and the sky

c)

The cows, the water, and the flowers

d)

Wealth, Health, and Plague

47.

Which group of people invaded India and brought the caste system?

a)

The Tamil Kings

b)

The Mongolians

c)

The Argonians

d)

The Aryans