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WorksheetsYear 8 Hinduism Knowledge Organiser
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is Brahman in Hinduism?
Brahman is a Hindu festival celebrated with lights and fireworks.
Brahman is the ultimate reality or cosmic spirit in Hinduism
Brahman is a sacred river in Hindu mythology.
Brahman is a traditional Hindu garment worn during rituals.
What is a Deity?
A deity is a supernatural being considered divine or sacred, often worshipped as a god or goddess.
A deity is a type of plant found in tropical regions.
A deity is a term used for a historical monument.
A deity is a type of ancient currency.
What does Dharma mean in Hinduism?
Dharma in Hinduism refers to the ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Dharma in Hinduism refers to the pursuit of wealth and prosperity through lawful means.
Dharma in Hinduism refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Dharma in Hinduism refers to the moral and ethical duties and responsibilities that an individual must follow.
What is Diwali?
A Hindu festival of lights
A type of Indian cuisine
A traditional Indian dance
A style of Indian painting
What is Karma?
Karma is a traditional Indian dish made with spices and lentils.
Karma is a type of yoga practice focused on physical postures and breathing techniques.
Karma is the principle of cause and effect where a person's actions influence their future.
Karma is a festival celebrated in Japan to honor the cherry blossom season.
What is a Mandir?
Mandir is a style of Indian architecture.
Mandir is a type of Indian cuisine.
Mandir is a traditional Indian dance form.
Mandir is a Hindu temple.
What is Moksha?
Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
A type of dance
A festival in India
A sacred river
What does Polytheist mean?
Polytheist refers to a person who believes in a single god.
Polytheist refers to a person who believes in multiple gods or deities.
Polytheist refers to a person who does not believe in any god.
Polytheist refers to a person who believes in spirits and ancestors.
What is Puja?
Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated with fireworks.
Puja is a traditional Indian dance form.
Puja is a type of Indian cuisine.
Puja is a religious worship.
What is Reincarnation?
The belief in the rebirth of a soul in a new body after death.
The process of growing old.
A type of meditation practice.
A religious festival.
What is the Trimurti?
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
Rama, Krishna, and Hanuman
Indra, Agni, and Vayu
Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati
What is Diwali known as?
Diwali is usually celebrated in which months?
November and December
October and November
November and March
November and September
The significance of lighting diva lamps during Diwali is:
To celebrate the victory of light over darkness
To honor the goddess Lakshmi
To mark the beginning of the new year
To ward off evil spirits
Match the following objects with their use in worship and the sense they are associated with:
To awaken the god or goddess and symbolise the beginning of the worship. (Hearing)
Bell
To make a gift, fruit or other food is placed in the shrine as an offering to the deity. (Tasting)
Food
An image of the god or goddess being worshipped. (Seeing)
Murti
Burning incense sticks fill the room with scent, symbolising the presence of the deity. Flowers are often placed in the shrine to honour the deity. (Smelling)
Incense and flowers
Making a coloured mark on the worshipper’s forehead shows honour to the deity and reminds the worshipper of their devotion throughout the day. (Touching)
Kum-kum powder
