Worksheetsworld religion quiz questions
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
The four collections of ancient prayers and rituals known as the Book of Knowledge are called _______________.
Mahabharata
Ramayana
Vedas
Upanishads
The culture that flourished in the Indus River Valley before 2000 B.C.E is named the ____________________ culture.
Harappa
Arabian
Indian
Indo-European Aryan
"Illusion", what keeps us from seeing reality correctly; the world viewed inadequately is called _______________.
Raja
Avatar
Mahabharata
Maya
The cosmic law of cause and effect that determines the direction of rebirth is called _____________.
Karma
Samsara
Moksha
Dharma
The wheel of reincarnation or the everyday world of change and suffering leading to rebirth is called ______________.
Samsara
Moksha
Sannyasin
Maya
The liberation from personal limitation, egotism, and rebirth is called ________________.
Moksha
Shiva
Samsara
Bhagavad-Gita
The spiritual essence or soul of all human beings which is eternal and unchanging is called ________________.
Brahman
Atman
Shiva
Avatar
A spiritual discipline which is a method for perfecting one's union with the Divine is called _______________________.
Vaishya
Vishnu
Mantra
Yoga
A short sacred phrase, often chanted or used in meditation is called __________________.
Kshatriya
Moksha
Samadhi
Mantra
The meditation or the experience of the mind focused only on the object of concentration is called _____________.
Raja Yoga
Jnana Yoga
Karma Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
A sacred text, especially one said to record the words, the teachings, and the conversations of Buddha is called ___________________.
Sutta (or Sutra) Pitaka
Abhidhamma Pitaka
Vinaya Pitaka
Koan Pitaka
The cosmic laws of the universe and the totality of Buddha's teachings is called ________________.
Maya
Nirvana
Tripitaka
Dharma
Compassion or love for all living things is called _______________________.
Anatman
Karuna
Kleshas
Nirvana
Which Noble Truth states "suffering is caused by our desires being out of control"?
Second
Fourth
First
Third
This word means "poison" or "hindrance".
Koan
Dukkha
Dharma
Klesha
The three jewels or gems of Buddhism are Buddha, Dharma, and __________________.
Anicca
Dukkha
Sangha
Vajrayana
The release from suffering and rebirth that brings inner peace is called ________________.
Mandala
Mahayana
Nirvana
Ahimsa
This word means "non-harm" or nonviolence towards all living things.
Arhat
Ahimsa
Dali Lama
Theravada
____________________ means impermanence or constant change.
Anatman
Ahimsa
Arhat
Anicca (anichcha)
Geometric designs that are symbols of the universe and help with meditation are called _______________________.
Bodhisattvas
Skandhas
Mandalas
Kleshas
Describe in detail the Four (4) Noble Truths.
Suffering is universal
Suffering out of our control
Control our desire
8-fold path of enlightenment:
Right concentration
Right thoughts
Right intention
Right speech
Right action
Right livelihood
Right effort
Right mindfulness
Explain the Three (3) Marks of Reality.
Anicca: Change
Anatman: There is no permanent, unchanging self
Dukkha: Suffering is universal
Give the definition for the following: Nirvana.
State of ultimate liberation, enlightenment
Freedom from suffering
What are the Three (3) Gems or Jewels of Buddhism? Why are they important?
Buddha: The Enlightened One, ultimate teacher
Dharma: The teachings of the Buddha
Sangha: Buddhist monks and nuns
What is the name of the person who is given credit for founding Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
no idea
What is the ultimate concern or human problem in Buddhism?
Dukkha - suffering is the ultimate concern
rebirth
samsara
atman
