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Hinduism and Buddhism

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the word used to identify the 4 main social classes described in the Vedas?

a)

Jatis

b)

Varnas

c)

Vedas

d)

caste system

2.

What is Sanskrit?

a)

ancient Indian language

b)

holy stories

3.

The belief that a person' soul is reborn into a new body after death is

a)

reincarnation

b)

karma

c)

monism

4.

There is a founder of Hinduism

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Hindus believe in a supreme power called Brahman.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The Hindu belief that one has a duty to live an honorable life is

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

samsara

7.

What river is most sacred to Hindus

a)

Brahmaputra River

b)

Indus River

c)

Ganges River

8.

T/F Most Hindus marry within their caste sytem.

a)

False

b)

True

9.
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
10.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
11.
What does the word "Buddha" mean? 
a)
One who has become free
b)
One who has become strong in the force
c)
One who has been driven to the dark side
d)
One who has become enlightened 
12.

Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw

a)

happiness.

b)

suffering.

c)

greed.

d)

wealth.

13.

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called

a)

alms.

b)

nirvana.

c)

the Four Noble Truths.

d)

Buddhism.

14.

The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

a)

the Eightfold Path.

b)

the Four Noble Truths.

c)

nirvana.

d)

enlightenment.

15.

The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the

a)

Four Noble Truths.

b)

ascetic lifestyle.

c)

Hindu religion.

d)

Eightfold Path.

16.
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer? 
a)
People suffer because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction. 
b)
People suffer because they are mean. 
c)
People suffer because they don't go to school. 
d)
People suffer because they want to. 
17.
What is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular? 
a)
Buddha was a wise person. 
b)
Buddha was an attractive person
c)
Buddhism did not accept the caste system. 
d)
Buddhism was only for smart people. 
18.
Who especially liked Buddha's message? 
a)
Brahmins
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaisyas
d)
Untouchables