WorksheetsHinduism Form 4
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
What animal is most sacred to a Hindu?
sheep
cow
pig
horse
How many people in the world practice the Hindu religion?
10 million
80 million
2 million
900 million
What river is most sacred to Hindus
Brahmaputra River
Indus River
Ganges River
What famous Hindu fought to end the caste system?
Ghandi
Martin Luther King
Abraham
Moses
What percent of people in India practice Hinduism?
50%
80%
10%
60%
T/F Most Hindus marry within their caste sytem.
False
True
T/F In Hinduism, god comes in many forms.
True
False
Good karma =
rebirth
moksha
death
bad karma =
moksha
rebirth to higher life
rebirth to a less life
What is correct sequence of the Hindu life cycle?
death-life-rebirth
life-death-rebirth
rebirth-death-life
Why do Hindu boys and girls wear a dot and line on their forhead?
good luck
during puja
humility
from earth they come and to earth they return
Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?
reincarnation
caste system
karma
monotheism
Which caste is responsible for being priests and scholars?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being warriors and rulers?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being herders and merchants?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being commoners and peasants?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Which caste is responsible for being street sweepers and cleaners and are considered outcasts?
Brahmin
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables (Dalits)
Each caste in Hindu society has equal status.
True
False
What is the purpose of a Hindu temple?
to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities
to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry
to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders
to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died
Which statement about Hindu temples is true?
Hindu temples are built according to ancient directions about their location and structure.
Hindu temples can be built however the local population wishes.
Hindu temples do not include images of their deities, because Hinduism forbids that.
Hindu temples are all very simple in form, with no carvings or sculptures.
According to Hindu belief, Brahman
is a supreme power, or divine force.
includes everything in the world, including the human soul.
is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.
all of these
According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?
Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.
The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.
Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.
The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.
Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?
Indra
Ravana
Diwali
Vishnu
What do all the candles in this picture symbolize?
the beginning of spring
the love of family
the rebirth of the soul
the triumph of good over evil
The Diwali festival commemorates the defeat of the evil demon Ravana, as told in the
Kshatriyas.
Ramayana.
Shudras.
Varna Dharma.
Today, the most important Hindu deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and
Shiva.
Rama.
Indra.
Ravana.
This Indian man is caring for his soul by performing yoga, which is considered part of a common
atman.
dharma.
karma.
Vedas.
If Hindus live according to their dharma, they
follow the law.
fulfill their obligations.
perform their duties.
all of the above
What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?
They acknowledge the social superiority of the untouchables.
They escape the cycle of rebirth and are united with Brahman.
They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.
They withdraw from society and spend their days in prayer.
Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?
Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life.
The greatest Hindu deity is often depicted as a cow.
Cows represent health, wealth, and happiness.
The only meat that Hindus can eat is beef.
This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma, she may hope
to become one of the untouchables.
to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.
to live outside the law of karma.
to move between social classes during her lifetime.
According to Hindus, karma is
a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers.
the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.
all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.
the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.
Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?
Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.
Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an animal.
Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally.
Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.
Why did many Hindu teachers criticize the caste system?
They argued that too many untouchables were rising to higher social classes.
They believed it was not right for people to be treated unequally because of their social class.
They objected because the caste system did not consider what people had done in past lives.
They said that the caste system made it too easy for people to change their social class.
These people have come to the Ganges River at the city of Varanasi. Why is this place important to Hindus?
Lawbreakers can be protected from punishment by bathing in the Ganges.
The war which led to Indian independence began at the Ganges River.
One of the most holy places in India is the Ganges River.
The Ganges is the only river in India with clean, drinkable water.
Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called
pilgrimages.
samsara.
reincarnation.
purifications.
For Hindus, bathing in the waters of the Ganges is
a way to avoid following their dharma.
the first ritual in the Hindu wedding ceremony.
an act of devotion and purification
the only way they can escape the cycle of rebirth.
Which word describes the belief that all actions have a equal consequence?
karma
dharma
ahisma
moksha
Which word means the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
dharma
reincarnation
ahisma
shrine
What river is considered India's holiest (most spiritual) river?
Ganges River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Mississippi River
The final goal for Hindus is the liberation from reincarnation. Which word describes this?
moksha
epic poem
Brahman
guru
Which word refers to a person's duty based on their age, gender, and caste.
kharma
dharma
ahisma
moksha
Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?
Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.
Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an animal.
Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally.
Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.
What is the ancient language of India?
Sanskrit
Hindi
Samsara
Dharma
Which of the following is NOT an example of something that the Aryans brought with them to India when they migrated there?
A Language
Religious rituals
Caste System
Hinduism
Hinduism was influenced by many ancient cultures. Which is NOT an example of a "root" of Hinduism?
Indus Valley Civilzation
Buddhism
Prehistoric / Neolithic Era
Aryans
What word describes the belief in multiple gods?
Polytheism
Monotheism
Samsara is another word for...
Hinduism
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
