WorksheetsHinduism and Buddhism Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why is the caste system a central part of the Hindu religion?
There are different Hindu gods for each caste level.
It is a carryover from Hinduism’s roots in the Aryan migration.
It correlates to differing levels of spirituality.
Hinduism states that actions are judged according to caste level.
What was one result of the spread of Buddhism?
Many sects of Buddhism have developed and the religion has been combined with others.
Buddhism is the most commonly practiced religion in the world.
Continuous conflict between Buddhists and Hindus has resulted in several wars.
The caste system became common practice in India.
Brahmanism, a direct predecessor to Hinduism, was based on texts called
Brahmans.
Upanishads.
Vedas.
Nobel Truths.
The spread of Buddhism into China was most likely the result of
war between India and China.
trading relationships.
human migration.
the concepts of Hinduism.
Which statement correctly connects Hinduism to the religious views of the Aryans?
Hinduism turned the polytheistic views of the Aryans into one supreme god with multiple forms.
Hinduism kept the polytheistic views of the Aryans but assigned different behaviors to the various gods.
Hinduism turned the single-god beliefs of the Aryans into the worship of many gods.
Hinduism kept the single-god beliefs of the Aryans but gave their supreme god ultimate power.
Buddhism is based on how many Noble Truths?
two
three
four
five
Which statement best illustrates Siddhartha Gautama’s view toward wealth?
Gautama wanted to help others through his wealth.
Gautama was embarrassed by his wealth, so he gave it up.
Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness.
Gautama believed he could best help others by giving up his wealth.
How does the image of Buddha tend to vary from statue to statue?
Some have extended earlobes, whereas others do not.
The eyes of Buddha can be wide open or half closed.
The Buddha's hands can be placed in a variety of positions.
Some have the urna between their eyebrows, whereas others do not.
Margaery, who is constantly obsessing about her neighbor’s new things, is plagued with bad dreams. Which of the Four Noble Truths is she experiencing?
presence of suffering
cause of suffering
path to end of suffering
end of suffering
Buddhism was India’s dominant religion in 100 BCE, and then it
expanded to become the dominant religion in all of Asia.
declined in India but remained strong in other areas of Asia.
spread to Asia but did not take hold throughout the continent.
became obsolete when Hinduism spread into Asia.
According to the concept of reincarnation, a person would hope to return as a human
in a lower caste.
in a higher caste.
living in a different country.
living under a different government.
Who believes that everyone can worship in their own way, whether at a temple or by practicing yoga at home?
Hindus
Buddhists
monks
Bhramans
Which is an example of karma?
Jane accidentally trips someone in the hallway but does not apologize. Later, someone helps her up when she trips.
Scott helps an elderly woman cross the street, and then he finds a $10 bill lying on the sidewalk.
Amanda gives her friend answers to the math test and ends up earning extra credit on her own test.
Jake drives his little sister to the mall, and then gets a flat tire on the way home.
The first of the Four Noble Truths states that
suffering is caused by greed.
ending worldly desires will end suffering.
life is either physical or emotional suffering.
enlightenment is attained through the Eightfold Path.
How many forms of the supreme god are there in the Hindu Triumvirate?
one
two
three
four
What does the name Buddha mean?
“enlightened one”
“spiritual one”
“wealthy one”
“wise one”
A Hindu wanting to work on spiritual awareness might decide to
closely follow the Eightfold Path.
work to build good karma.
meditate or participate in yoga.
build a shrine for worship at home.
Hinduism has its roots in
Aryanism.
Buddhism.
Brahmanism.
Vedism.
Buddhism was spread through
Siddartha rejecting old traditions.
Siddartha preaching his ideas.
changes in philosophy and beliefs.
new ideas being introduced into a culture.
