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Dharmic Religions

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

According to Hindus, karma is 

a)

A. a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers.

b)

B. the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.

c)

C. all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.

d)

D. the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.

2.

If Hindus live according to their dharma, they 

a)

A. follow the law.

b)

B. fulfill their obligations.

c)

C. perform their duties.

d)

D. all of the above

3.

For Hindus, bathing in the waters of the Ganges is 

a)

A. a way to avoid following their dharma.

b)

B. the first ritual in the Hindu wedding ceremony.

c)

C. an act of devotion and purification.

d)

D. the only way they can escape the cycle of rebirth.

4.

According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?

a)

Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.

b)

The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.

c)

Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.

d)

The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.

5.

The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the 

a)

A. Four Noble Truths.

b)

B. ascetic lifestyle.

c)

C. Hindu religion.

d)

D. Eightfold Path.

6.

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called 

a)

A. alms.

b)

B. nirvana.

c)

C. the Four Noble Truths.

d)

D. Buddhism.

7.

The holy book, or living guru, of Sikhism is called the

a)

The Vedas

b)

The Torah

c)

Guru Nanek

d)

Guru Granth Sahib

8.

Service for the community is a major part of the belief and practice of Sikhism, an example of this is the free food kitchen known as…

a)

Gurdwara

b)

Nam japna

c)

Mukti

d)

Langar

9.

Sikhism (monotheism) and Hinduism (polytheism) share a belief about a divine trinity, that trinity is

a)

Father, Son, Holy Spirit

b)

Creator, Preserver, Destroyer

c)

Body, Mind, Soul

d)

Dharma, Karma, Samsara

10.

Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all share

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Starting Year

11.

Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all have the belief that women and men are

a)

100% equal

b)

Similar, but different

c)

Men are superior to women

d)

Women are superior to men

12.

Chronologically which one of these religions began first?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Sikhism

13.

A Sikh temple is called a 

a)

Mosque

b)

Gurdwara

c)

Church

d)

Temple

14.

Which of the following is a common concept in Dharmic religions?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Monotheism

c)

Original Sin

d)

Predestination

15.

In Buddhism, what is the ultimate goal of life?

a)

Moksha

b)

Nirvana

c)

Heaven

d)

Rebirth

16.

Which Dharmic religion primarily follows the teachings of Guru Nanak?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Jainism

d)

Sikhism

17.

What is the sacred text of Hinduism?

a)

Tripitaka

b)

Vedas

c)

Guru Granth Sahib

d)

Bible

18.

Which of the following is a key practice in Jainism?

a)

Ahimsa (non-violence)

b)

Baptism

c)

Confession

d)

Pilgrimage to Mecca

19.

What is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism?

a)

Karma

b)

Dharma

c)

Samsara

d)

Moksha

20.

Which Dharmic religion emphasizes the Middle Way as a path to enlightenment?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Jainism

d)

Sikhism

21.

In Sikhism, what is the community kitchen that serves free meals called?

a)

Langar

b)

Gurdwara

c)

Mandir

d)

Mosque

22.

Which of the following is a festival celebrated in Hinduism?

a)

Diwali

b)

Ramadan

c)

Christmas

d)

Hanukkah

23.

What is the primary language of the ancient Hindu scriptures?

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Pali

c)

Hebrew

d)

Arabic

24.

Which Dharmic religion is known for its strict adherence to non-violence and asceticism?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Jainism

d)

Sikhism

25.

What is the term for the moral law of cause and effect in Dharmic religions?

a)

Karma

b)

Dharma

c)

Samsara

d)

Nirvana