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Hinduism and Sikhism Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions is called.

a)
dharma
b)
Polytheism
c)
karma
d)
Ahimsa
2.
What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
a)
Football
b)
Cricket
c)

Mandala

d)
Yoga
3.
Hindus need to follow their job in life, this job or duty is called
a)
Karma
b)
Dharma
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Vedas
4.

Name the Hindu holiday that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

a)

Raksha Bandhan

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Holi

d)

Diwali

5.
According to Hinduism, the main supreme power in the universe is 
a)
Rama
b)
Ganesh
c)
Shiva
d)
Brahman
6.

Which Hindu god is the destroyer of the universe so that new life can come again?

a)

Ganesh

b)

Hanuman

c)

Lord Shiva

d)

Krishna

7.

In Hinduism, What is the role of Vishnu?

a)
The watcher of the universe. 
b)
The destroyer of the universe. 
c)
The preserver of the universe.
d)
The creator of the universe.
8.
Who is the hero in the epic, The Ramayana?
a)
Sita
b)
Rama
c)
Ravana
d)
Surpanakha
9.

The festival of Divali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates

a)

the changing of the seasons.

b)

the victory of good over evil.

c)

the food from a good harvest.

d)

the long life of the wise elders.

10.

What is traditionally chanted at the beginning and end of a yoga session?

a)

Samadhi

b)

Hatha

c)

Om

d)

Asana

11.

What is Bhakti Yoga?

a)

Path of Selflessness

b)

Path of Devotion

c)

Path of Worry

d)

Path of Happiness

12.

What is Jñana Yoga?

a)

Path of Understanding Oneself

b)

Path of Greed

c)

Path of Knowledge

d)

Path of Devotion

13.

The main places of gathering and worship in Sikhism are called ___

a)

gudwara

b)

kesh

c)

guru

d)

langar

14.

Who founded Sikhism?

a)

Ranjit Singh

b)

Guru Nanak

c)

Punjab

d)

Gurdwaras

15.

A What is a Kesh?

a)

the sacred scripture

b)

where could you get food served with no charge

c)

a metal bracelet, which reminds people to do good deeds in their activities

d)

uncut hair covered by a distinctive turban, which represents spirituality

16.

What is the sacred scripture called?

a)

Waheguru

b)

Guru Granth Sahib

c)

Punjabi

d)

Guru Nanak

17.

What is the name of the Sikh bangle that represents God's eternity?

a)

Kesh

b)

Kirpan

c)

Kara

d)

Khanda

18.

Who started the Khalsa inorder to defend their faith?

a)

Guru Nanak

b)

Guru Gobind Singh

c)

Guru Arjan Dev Ji

d)

Guru Har Rai Ji

19.

What is the holiday celebrating harvest or the New Year in Sikhism?

a)

Janbani

b)

Barharati

c)

Vaisakhi

d)

Bunpali

20.

How did Guru Arjan die?

a)

Tortured and Executed

b)

Drowned

c)

Natural Causes (Old Age)

d)

Sand Storm