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Hinduism Form 4

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What animal is most sacred to a Hindu?

a)

sheep

b)

cow

c)

pig

d)

horse

2.

How many people in the world practice the Hindu religion?

a)

10 million

b)

80 million

c)

2 million

d)

900 million

3.

What river is most sacred to Hindus

a)

Brahmaputra River

b)

Indus River

c)

Ganges River

4.

What famous Hindu fought to end the caste system?

a)

Ghandi

b)

Martin Luther King

c)

Abraham

d)

Moses

5.

What percent of people in India practice Hinduism?

a)

50%

b)

80%

c)

10%

d)

60%

6.

T/F Most Hindus marry within their caste sytem.

a)

False

b)

True

7.

T/F In Hinduism, god comes in many forms.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Good karma =

a)

rebirth

b)

moksha

c)

death

9.

bad karma =

a)

moksha

b)

rebirth to higher life

c)

rebirth to a less life

10.

What is correct sequence of the Hindu life cycle?

a)

death-life-rebirth

b)

life-death-rebirth

c)

rebirth-death-life

11.

Why do Hindu boys and girls wear a dot and line on their forhead?

a)

good luck

b)

during puja

c)

humility

d)

from earth they come and to earth they return

12.
When the soul comes back in the next life it is called
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Karma
c)
Sudras
d)
Vedas
13.
Your good or bad actions in this life is called your ___________________, you should always try to have the good kind.
a)
Karma
b)
Dharma
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Vedas
14.
People of India were divided into social classes called the ___________________ system
a)
Economic
b)
Caste
c)
Political
d)
School
15.
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  
a)
Moksha
b)
Karma
c)
Ahimsa
d)
Shiva
16.

Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?

a)

reincarnation

b)

caste system

c)

karma

d)

monotheism

17.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
18.
Who is the Creator god?
a)
Shiva
b)
Brahma
c)
Vishnu
d)
Ganesha 
19.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
20.
Vedic religion called for the division of society into four main social classes.  What were these classes called and who belonged to them? (in order)
a)
1. Brahmins = priests, 2. Kshatriyas = rulers & warriors, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers
b)
1. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers, 2. Kshatriyas = rulers & warriors, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Brahmins = priests
c)
The is no class system in Vedic religion.
d)
1. Kshatriyas = rulers & warrior, 2. Brahmins = priests, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers
21.
What is significance of the two epic poems, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana?
a)
None of the options are correct.
b)
Part of the body of sacred Hindu literature.
c)
Both options are correct.
d)
Conveyed religious and philosophical ideas and provided a model for Hindu life.
22.
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.
23.
If a young woman is helping a man learn to read in rural India, which Hindu belief is she following?
a)
She is following her dharma by performing her duties and living in an honorable way.
b)
She is following her karma by performing her duties an dliving in an honorable way.
c)
She has reached moksha.
d)
This has nothing to do with Hinduism.
24.
Why do many Indians make pilgrimages to the Ganges River?
a)
They want to help clean up the pollution.
b)
To get baptized in its waters.
c)
To visit the holy sites along the rive and purify themselves in its waters.
d)
To drink the water and irrigate their crops.
25.
What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
a)
Football
b)
Cricket
c)
Jazzercise
d)
Yoga
26.
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  
a)
Moksha
b)
Karma
c)
Ahimsa
d)
Shiva
27.
What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Vishnu
c)
Caste
d)
Moksha
28.
In which country did Hinduism originate?
a)
Myanmar
b)
United States
c)
Japan
d)
India
29.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
30.
What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?
a)
maya
b)
reincarnation
c)
recluse
d)
dharma
31.
The material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions is called... (hint: what comes around goes around)
a)
dharma
b)
Polytheism
c)
karma
d)
Ahimsa
32.
Doing something good for someone and then having something good happen to you is an example of?
a)
Karma
b)
Dharma
c)
Caste System
d)
Kramer
33.
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
34.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
35.
Considered India's holiest river. 
a)
Ganges River
b)
Nile River
c)
Euphrates River
d)
Mississippi River
36.
The final goal for Hindus, liberation from reincarnation. 
a)
moksha
b)
epic poem
c)
Brahman
d)
guru
37.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
38.
A person's duty or what is right for him or her. 
a)
kharma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
39.
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.
40.
If a young woman is helping a man learn to read in rural India, which Hindu belief is she following?
a)
She is following her dharma by performing her duties and living in an honorable way.
b)
She is following her karma by performing her duties an dliving in an honorable way.
c)
She has reached moksha.
d)
This has nothing to do with Hinduism.
41.
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  
a)
Moksha
b)
Karma
c)
Ahimsa
d)
Shiva
42.
What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Vishnu
c)
Caste
d)
Moksha
43.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
44.

Which caste is responsible for being priests and scholars?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

45.

Which caste is responsible for being warriors and rulers?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

46.

Which caste is responsible for being herders and merchants?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

47.

Which caste is responsible for being commoners and peasants?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

48.

Which caste is responsible for being street sweepers and cleaners and are considered outcasts?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

49.

Each caste in Hindu society has equal status.

a)

True

b)

False

50.
Where did Hinduism originate? 
a)
Indian Valley 
b)
India 
c)
Nepal and India Border 
d)
Indus Valley 
51.
The Vedas are ____________________
a)
warriors
b)
ancient laws
c)
sheep herders
d)
a collection of Hindu sacred texts
52.
The Vedas, or sacred texts of Hinduism, are written in the _____________ language.
a)
Hindi
b)
Hebrew
c)
Sanskrit
53.

What is the purpose of a Hindu temple?

a)

to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities

b)

to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry

c)

to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders

d)

to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died

54.

Which statement about Hindu temples is true?

a)

Hindu temples are built according to ancient directions about their location and structure.

b)

Hindu temples can be built however the local population wishes.

c)

Hindu temples do not include images of their deities, because Hinduism forbids that.

d)

Hindu temples are all very simple in form, with no carvings or sculptures.

55.

According to Hindu belief, Brahman

a)

is a supreme power, or divine force.

b)

includes everything in the world, including the human soul.

c)

is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.

d)

all of these

56.

According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?

a)

Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.

b)

The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.

c)

Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.

d)

The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.

57.

Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?

a)

Indra

b)

Ravana

c)

Diwali

d)

Vishnu

58.

What do all the candles in this picture symbolize?

a)

the beginning of spring

b)

the love of family

c)

the rebirth of the soul

d)

the triumph of good over evil

59.

The Diwali festival commemorates the defeat of the evil demon Ravana, as told in the

a)

Kshatriyas.

b)

Ramayana.

c)

Shudras.

d)

Varna Dharma.

60.

Today, the most important Hindu deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and

a)

Shiva.

b)

Rama.

c)

Indra.

d)

Ravana.

61.

This Indian man is caring for his soul by performing yoga, which is considered part of a common

a)

atman.

b)

dharma.

c)

karma.

d)

Vedas.

62.

If Hindus live according to their dharma, they

a)

follow the law.

b)

fulfill their obligations.

c)

perform their duties.

d)

all of the above

63.

What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?

a)

They acknowledge the social superiority of the untouchables.

b)

They escape the cycle of rebirth and are united with Brahman.

c)

They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.

d)

They withdraw from society and spend their days in prayer.

64.

Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?

a)

Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life.

b)

The greatest Hindu deity is often depicted as a cow.

c)

Cows represent health, wealth, and happiness.

d)

The only meat that Hindus can eat is beef.

65.

This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma, she may hope

a)

to become one of the untouchables.

b)

to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.

c)

to live outside the law of karma.

d)

to move between social classes during her lifetime.

66.

According to Hindus, karma is

a)

a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers.

b)

the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.

c)

all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.

d)

the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.

67.

Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?

a)

Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.

b)

Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an animal.

c)

Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally.

d)

Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.

68.

Why did many Hindu teachers criticize the caste system?

a)

They argued that too many untouchables were rising to higher social classes.

b)

They believed it was not right for people to be treated unequally because of their social class.

c)

They objected because the caste system did not consider what people had done in past lives.

d)

They said that the caste system made it too easy for people to change their social class.

69.

These people have come to the Ganges River at the city of Varanasi. Why is this place important to Hindus?

a)

Lawbreakers can be protected from punishment by bathing in the Ganges.

b)

The war which led to Indian independence began at the Ganges River.

c)

One of the most holy places in India is the Ganges River.

d)

The Ganges is the only river in India with clean, drinkable water.

70.

Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called

a)

pilgrimages.

b)

samsara.

c)

reincarnation.

d)

purifications.

71.

For Hindus, bathing in the waters of the Ganges is

a)

a way to avoid following their dharma.

b)

the first ritual in the Hindu wedding ceremony.

c)

an act of devotion and purification

d)

the only way they can escape the cycle of rebirth.

72.

Which word describes the belief that all actions have a equal consequence?

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

ahisma

d)

moksha

73.

Which word means the rebirth of a soul in a new body.

a)

dharma

b)

reincarnation

c)

ahisma

d)

shrine

74.

What river is considered India's holiest (most spiritual) river?

a)

Ganges River

b)

Nile River

c)

Euphrates River

d)

Mississippi River

75.

The final goal for Hindus is the liberation from reincarnation. Which word describes this?

a)

moksha

b)

epic poem

c)

Brahman

d)

guru

76.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
77.

Which word refers to a person's duty based on their age, gender, and caste.

a)

kharma

b)

dharma

c)

ahisma

d)

moksha

78.

Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?

a)

Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.

b)

Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an animal.

c)

Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally.

d)

Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.

79.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
80.
The priests were part of which caste?
a)
Brahmin
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaishyas
d)
Sudra
81.
What is the social class system in India practiced mostly by Hindus?
a)
Caste System
b)
Confucianism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
82.
The lowest of the caste system isn't considered a part of the caste.  They are garbage collectors, sweep the streets, and slaughter animals for their leather.  They are the _____________________.
a)
Brahmin
b)
Sudras
c)
Untouchables
d)
Vaisyas
83.

What is the ancient language of India?

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Hindi

c)

Samsara

d)

Dharma

84.

Which of the following is NOT an example of something that the Aryans brought with them to India when they migrated there?

a)

A Language

b)

Religious rituals

c)

Caste System

d)

Hinduism

85.

Hinduism was influenced by many ancient cultures. Which is NOT an example of a "root" of Hinduism?

a)

Indus Valley Civilzation

b)

Buddhism

c)

Prehistoric / Neolithic Era

d)

Aryans

86.

What word describes the belief in multiple gods?

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

87.

Samsara is another word for...

a)

Hinduism

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Karma

d)

Dharma

88.
Where did Hinduism originate? 
a)
Indian Valley 
b)
India 
c)
Nepal and India Border 
d)
Indus Valley 
89.
What river do Hindus hold sacred where they try to bathe daily in its water?
a)
Indus
b)
Amazon
c)
Ganges
d)
Nile
90.
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
91.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
92.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
93.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
94.
This determines the state of your reincarnation
a)
Vedas
b)
Karma
c)
Aryans
d)
Upanishads
95.
Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?
a)
reincarnation
b)
caste system
c)
karma
d)
nirvana
96.
What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Vishnu
c)
Caste
d)
Moksha
97.
The predominant religion of India.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
98.
Members of the lowest caste (social class) in India.
a)
brahmans
b)
communists
c)
untouchables
d)
kshatriyas