WorksheetsHinduism and Buddhism
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the word used to identify the 4 main social classes described in the Vedas?
Jatis
Varnas
Vedas
caste system
What is Sanskrit?
ancient Indian language
holy stories
The belief that a person' soul is reborn into a new body after death is
reincarnation
karma
monism
There is a founder of Hinduism
True
False
Hindus believe in a supreme power called Brahman.
True
False
The Hindu belief that one has a duty to live an honorable life is
karma
dharma
samsara
What river is most sacred to Hindus
Brahmaputra River
Indus River
Ganges River
T/F Most Hindus marry within their caste sytem.
False
True
Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw
happiness.
suffering.
greed.
wealth.
Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called
alms.
nirvana.
the Four Noble Truths.
Buddhism.
The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called
the Eightfold Path.
the Four Noble Truths.
nirvana.
enlightenment.
The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the
Four Noble Truths.
ascetic lifestyle.
Hindu religion.
Eightfold Path.
