WorksheetsLesson 15 Quiz: Learning About World Religions: Hinduism
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the main reason to study Sanskrit in India?
to read ancient texts
to understand road signs
to run for office
to talk to people
The roots of Hinduism are in the Vedas, which are
a collection of sacred texts.
a group of people from Europe.
the three most important deities.
the temples where rituals were performed.
What are the varnas according to the Vedas?
the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system?
It did not evolve from the jatis.
It did not align with Hindu teachings.
It prevented Gandhi from increasing his power.
It allowed Hindus to marry Catholics.
Which job would a Vaishya most likely do?
herd sheep
plow a field
interpret religious law
hold a government post
A person who said, "My father is teaching me to use weapons so I can be a good warrior," most likely belonged to which social class?
Shudras
Vaishyas
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Why were Untouchables excluded?
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods.
They had to eat a special diet.
They did work others considered lowly.
To some Hindus, the soul, or atman, is part of
Shiva.
the sun.
Brahman.
the ocean.
Which is true of most Hindu temples?
They contain elaborate sculptures.
They face west toward the setting sun.
They are placed as far from cities as possible.
They are small so as not to distract worshipers.
In Hinduism, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?
teaches
perfects
enlarges
transforms
Diwali, the Hindu New Year festival, celebrates
the changing of the seasons.
the victory of good over evil.
the food from a good harvest.
the long life of the wise elders.
What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?
one's role in society
one's relationship with Brahman
one's relationship with Shiva
reading in Sanskrit
Which animal is a symbol of reverence in Hinduism?
the lion
the cow
the camel
the elephant
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
maintain the caste system.
do yoga properly.
lose social status.
be free from rebirth.
Which image best shows samsara, the Hindu cycle of birth, life, and death?
Image A
Image B
Image C
Image D
What is Hinduism?
a religion that began in India many years ago and has spread around the world
a group of ancient texts that form the basis of Hinduism
an old language from India
the idea that people are born with certain skills that help them meet one of four important roles in society
What are the Vedas?
a group of ancient texts that form the basis of Hinduism
an old language from India
the idea that people are born with certain skills that help them meet one of four important roles in society
a social group related to a specific job that a person is born into
What is Sanskrit?
an old language from India
the idea that people are born with certain skills that help them meet one of four important roles in society
a social group related to a specific job that a person is born into
a class or group in Indian society
What is varnas?
the idea that people are born with certain skills that help them meet one of four important roles in society
a social group related to a specific job that a person is born into
a class or group in Indian society
the belief that everything in the universe comes from one original source
What are jatis?
a social group related to a specific job that a person is born into
a class or group in Indian society
the belief that everything in the universe comes from one original source
a belief in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that everyone has a duty to live a good and honorable life
What is a caste?
a class or group in Indian society
the belief that everything in the universe comes from one original source
a belief in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that everyone has a duty to live a good and honorable life
a concept that suggests the good and bad actions from a past life affect what happens to a person's soul in the next life
What is monism?
the belief that everything in the universe comes from one original source
a belief in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that everyone has a duty to live a good and honorable life
a concept that suggests the good and bad actions from a past life affect what happens to a person's soul in the next life
the belief that a person's soul is bron again in a new body after they die
What is dharma?
a belief in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that everyone has a duty to live a good and honorable life
a concept that suggests the good and bad actions from a past life affect what happens to a person's soul in the next life
the belief that a person's soul is born again in a new body after they die
a journey to a holy place
What is karma?
a concept that suggests the good and bad actions from a past life affect what happens to a person's soul in the next life
the belief that a person's soul is born again in a new body after they die
a journey to a holy place
a religion that began in India many years ago and has spread around the world
What is reincarnation?
the belief that a person's soul is born again in a new body after they die
a journey to a holy place
a religion that began in India many years ago and has spread around the world
a group of ancient texts that form the basis of Hinduism
What is a pilgrimage?
a journey to a holy place
a religion that began in India many years ago and has spread around the world
a group of ancient texts that form the basis of Hinduism
an old language from India
