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PRS Hinduism review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is true about Hinduism?

a)

It has no founder

b)

They have a long set of rules they have to follow

c)

only one million people practice it

d)

It is one of the newer religions in the world

2.

If Hindus believe in many gods but believe that one of them is the supreme god, what does that make them?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

3.

What is similar about Buddhism and Hinduism?

a)

Both do not have a holy book

b)

Both worship only one god

c)

Both believe in Karma and reincarnation

d)

Both were founded by Buddha

4.
What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
a)
Football
b)
Cricket
c)

Chess

d)
Yoga
5.
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  
a)

Dharma

b)
Karma
c)
Ahimsa
d)

Moksha

6.
The material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions is called... (hint: what comes around goes around)
a)
dharma
b)
Polytheism
c)
karma
d)
Ahimsa
7.

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

a)

reincarnation

b)

the caste system

c)

karma

d)

nirvana

8.

A person's earthly duty or obligation of doing what is right, is known as ______________. This is one of the four basic goals in life for Hindus.

a)

karma

b)

moksha

c)

vishnu

d)

dharma

9.

What is the name of the supreme spiritual force/power for Hindus?

a)

Cosmic

b)

Brahman

c)

Upanishads

d)

Moksha

10.

According to Hindu belief, Brahman:

a)

Includes everything in the world, including the human soul.

b)

Is a supreme power, or divine force.

c)

Is the source of all things.

d)

All of the above

11.

The final goal for Hindus is liberation (freedom) from reincarnation. This is also known as:

a)

dharma

b)

karma

c)

moksha

d)

Nirvana

12.

Hindus believe in a continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which they call:

a)

Dharma

b)

Karma

c)

Samsara/Moksha

d)

Reincarnation

13.

What is the personal, individual spirit or soul in Hinduism called?

a)

brahman

b)

aum

c)

avatar

d)

atman

14.

What is an avatar?

a)

a representation of Vishnu

b)

a term for the soul in Hinduism

c)

an image Hindus use to represent Brahman

d)

movie made in 2009

15.

What is the god of creation called?

a)

Brahma

b)

Vishnu

c)

Shiva

d)

Ganesha

16.

What is the name for the New Year holiday in Hinduism?

a)

Holi

b)

Diwali

c)

Dasserha

d)

Durga puja

17.

Name for a Hindu temple

a)

Synagogue

b)

Church

c)

Mosque

d)

Mandir

18.

Words that are repeated in a form of prayer

a)

Maya

b)

Caste

c)

Mantra

d)

Mandala

19.

The act of worship or devotion is called _____in Hinduism.

a)

karma

b)

samsara

c)

puja

d)

Maya

20.

The god of liberation or destruction in Hinduism is called

a)

Ganesha

b)

Vishnu

c)

Shiva

d)

Brahman

21.

In Hinduism, the god of preservation is called

a)

Vishnu

b)

Shiva

c)

Ganesha

d)

Brahma

22.

Which of these is the primary symbol of Hinduism?

a)

b)

c)

d)

23.
What are the three major manifestations of the one god of Hinduism?
a)

Kali, Vishnu, Shiva

b)
Brahma, Shiva, Ganesha
c)

Vishnu Shiva, Brahma

d)
Shiva, Lakshmi, Brahma
24.

Most humans are motivated by which 2 life goals? (choose 2 options)

a)

artha

b)

Moksha

c)

dharma

d)

Kama

25.

Who was Rama's wife ?

a)

Anasuya

b)

Mandodari

c)

Surpanaka

d)

Sita

26.

Who kidnapped Ram's wife, Sita?

a)

Ravan

b)

Bali

c)

Bharat

d)

Jamvant