WorksheetsUnit 3 Lesson 15 Quiz: Learning About World Religions: Hinduism
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who were the Aryans?
a)
the highest caste in Indian society
b)
the original tribes of southern India
c)
a nomadic people who moved into India
d)
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
2.
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
a)
a collection of sacred texts.
b)
a group of people from Europe.
c)
the three most important deities.
d)
the temples where rituals were performed
3.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?
a)
The caste system did not evolve from the jatis.
b)
The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.
c)
The caste system prevented Gandhi from increasing his power.
d)
The caste system allowed Hindus to marry Catholics.
4.
Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do?
a)
herd sheep
b)
plow a field
c)
interpret religious law
d)
hold a government post
5.
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
a)
maintain the rigid caste system.
b)
perform yoga properly.
c)
destroy a Hindu's social status.
d)
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
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