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Hinduism Vocabulary

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is asceticism?

a)

Material wealth

b)

Social hierarchy

c)

Physical strength

d)

Strict self discipline

2.

What is Bhakti in Hinduism?

a)

A form of meditation

b)

Devotion or love for a personal god

c)

A type of yoga

d)

A sacred text

3.

Which language is considered the classical language of Hinduism?

a)

Hindi

b)

Tamil

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Bengali

4.

What is the Caste system in Hindu society?

a)

A type of meditation

b)

A social and religious hierarchy

c)

A form of dance

d)

A sacred text

5.

What is the ultimate reality or absolute in Hinduism known as?

a)

Karma

b)

Brahman

c)

Samsara

d)

Ahimsa

6.

What are the Vedas in Hinduism?

a)

A collection of ancient, sacred texts

b)

A type of ritual

c)

A form of dance

d)

A social hierarchy

7.

What is the principle of Ahimsa in Hinduism?

a)

Nonviolence

b)

Wealth accumulation

c)

Social hierarchy

d)

Physical strength

8.

What is the Bhagavad Gita?

a)

A type of meditation

b)

A 700-verse Hindu scripture

c)

A form of dance

d)

A social hierarchy

9.

Who are Rishis in Hinduism?

a)

Warriors

b)

Ancient sages or seers

c)

Kings

d)

Merchants

10.

What is the Atman in Hinduism often seen as?

a)

A divine incarnation

b)

A reflection of Brahman in one's soul

c)

A sacred river

d)

A religious ritual

11.

What is an Avatar in Hinduism?

a)

A sacred sound

b)

A divine incarnation

c)

A religious text

d)

A type of yoga

12.

What does Moksha represent in Hinduism?

a)

The cycle of rebirth

b)

A type of meditation

c)

Liberation from samsara

d)

A religious offering

13.

What is Yoga?

a)

A form of exercise

b)

A spiritual practice for union with the divine

c)

Heard text

d)

A level of caste

14.

What is Satyagraha based on?

a)

Physical violence

b)

Nonviolent resistance

c)

Religious rituals

d)

Divine worship

15.

Who are Brahmins in the Hindu social order?

a)

Warriors

b)

Merchants

c)

Priests and scholars

d)

Farmers

16.

What does the term 'Murti' refer to in Hindu worship?

a)

A sacred river

b)

An idol or image of a deity

c)

A type of meditation

d)

A religious text

17.

What is the significance of the Ganges river in Hinduism?

a)

It is a place for meditation

b)

It is worshipped as a goddess

c)

It is a type of yoga

d)

It is a religious text

18.

What are the three principal gods in the Trimurti?

a)

Vishnu, Shiva, and Krishna

b)

Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

c)

Rama, Krishna, and Ganesha

d)

Indra, Agni, and Varuna

19.

Which of the following concepts emphasizes righteous living?

a)

Dharma

b)

Karma

c)

Moksha

d)

Samsara

20.

What does karma primarily deal with?

a)

Liberation from samsara

b)

Righteous living

c)

Action and consequences

d)

Meditation

21.

A guru is

a)
a spiritual teacher or guide
b)
a motivational speaker
c)
a physical trainer
d)
a financial advisor
22.

What does transcendent mean in Hinduism?

a)

something that is easily understood

b)

beyond the physical world

c)

a physical cycle of life

d)

to be ordinary and unremarkable.

23.

What is shruti?

a)
Shruti is a style of classical dance in India.
b)

Shruti is revealed sacred texts in Hinduism, including the Vedas.

c)
Shruti is a form of meditation in Buddhism.
d)
Shruti refers to a type of musical scale.
24.

What is smriti?

a)
Smriti is a category of Hindu sacred texts of human origin.
b)
Smriti is a collection of Buddhist scriptures.
c)
Smriti is a type of ancient Indian philosophy.
d)
Smriti refers to the oral traditions of Hinduism.
25.

What is the Mahabharata?

a)
A collection of short stories about animals.
b)
The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic.
c)
A historical account of Indian kings.
d)
A modern novel about love and war.
26.

What is the Ramayana?

a)
A modern novel about a superhero.
b)
A historical account of Indian kings.
c)
A collection of poems about nature.
d)
The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Prince Rama.
27.

What is maya in Hinduism?

a)
Maya is a type of meditation practice in Hinduism.
b)
Maya is the illusion of the material world in Hinduism.
c)
Maya is a goddess in Hinduism.
d)
Maya refers to the ultimate reality in Hinduism.
28.

What is Sikhism?

a)
Sikhism is a polytheistic religion with multiple gods.
b)
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century.
c)
Sikhism was founded in the 18th century by Guru Gobind Singh.
d)
Sikhism is primarily practiced in Europe and South America.
29.

What is puja?

a)
Puja is a type of Indian cuisine.
b)
Puja is a traditional dance form.
c)
Puja is a festival celebrated in Nepal.
d)
Puja is a ritual of worship in Hinduism.
30.

What is a yogi?

a)
A yogi is a form of meditation technique.
b)
A yogi is a traditional Indian dish.
c)
A yogi is a type of yoga mat.
d)
A yogi is a practitioner of yoga.
31.

What is a deva?

a)
A deva is a form of meditation practice.
b)

A deva is a celestial being or god

c)

Mariah Carey

d)
A deva is a type of ancient tree.
32.

What is Aum/Om?

a)

Aum/Om is a sacred sound and spiritual symbol representing the ultimate reality/the divine

b)
Aum/Om is a form of traditional Indian dance.
c)
Aum/Om is a historical figure in Indian mythology.
d)

Aum/Om is a type of painting technique.

33.

What is reincarnation?

a)
Reincarnation is the process of becoming a ghost after death.
b)
Reincarnation is the rebirth of the soul into a new body after death.
c)
Reincarnation is the belief in eternal life without any change.
d)
Reincarnation is the idea that souls can only exist in one body forever.
34.

What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called?

a)
Nirvana
b)
Karma
c)
Samsara
d)
Moksha
35.

What is Hinduism?

a)
Hinduism is a monotheistic religion focused solely on the worship of one god.
b)
Hinduism originated in Europe and is primarily practiced there.
c)

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions originating from the Indian subcontinent, known for its diverse beliefs and practices.

d)
Hinduism is a political ideology rather than a religion.