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Hinduism

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
2.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
3.
A place of worship that is often dedicated to a sacred object or being. 
a)
guru
b)
moksha
c)
shrine
d)
church
4.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
5.
The highest caste in the caste system is
a)
Sudras
b)
Untouchables
c)
Brahmin
d)
Karma
6.
This group is considered dirty and unclean, they are the outcasts of society
a)
Brahmin
b)
Dharma
c)
Untouchables
d)
Sudras
7.
People of India were divided into social classes called the ___________________ system
a)
Economic
b)
Caste
c)
Political
d)
School
8.
Considered India's holiest river. 
a)
Ganges River
b)
Nile River
c)
Euphrates River
d)
Mississippi River
9.

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

a)

reincarnation

b)

caste system

c)

karma

d)

nirvana

10.

Where do Hindus worship?

a)

synagogue

b)

temple

c)

church

d)

mosque

11.

Which Hindu holiday celebrates the beginning of Spring?

a)

Easter

b)

Holi

c)

Diwali

d)

Raksha Bandhan

12.

Name the Hindu holiday that celebrates the New Year.

a)

Raksha Bandhan

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Holi

d)

Diwali

13.

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

14.

Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?

a)

Indra

b)

Ravana

c)

Diwali

d)

Vishnu

15.

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.

16.

Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called

a)

pilgrimages.

b)

samsara.

c)

reincarnation.

d)

purifications.

17.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
18.

Which caste is responsible for being warriors and rulers?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

19.
The Vedas are ____________________
a)
warriors
b)
ancient laws
c)
sheep herders
d)
a collection of Hindu sacred texts
20.

What animal is most sacred to a Hindu?

a)

sheep

b)

cow

c)

pig

d)

horse

21.

What famous Hindu fought to end the caste system?

a)

Ghandi

b)

Martin Luther King

c)

Abraham

d)

Moses

22.

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

a)

reincarnation

b)

caste system

c)

karma

d)

monotheism

23.

When Hindu's pray in a temple or at home, what is it called?

a)

ritual

b)

ceremony

c)

puja

d)

prayer