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Hinduism

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

TRUE or FALSE: Hinduism is a henotheistic religion, which means that it worship only one true god.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

TRUE or FALSE: Hindus believe in reincarnation, the soul is immortal but takes on the form of many bodies until they achieve enlightenment.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

The Generator God known to be the creator is?

a)

Shiva

b)

Brahma

c)

Vishnu

d)

Ganesh

4.

The Destroyer God known to be the protector of all is?

a)

Shiva

b)

Brahma

c)

Vishnu

d)

Ganesh

5.

The Operator God known to be the preserver of the world and its social order?

a)

Shiva

b)

Brahma

c)

Vishnu

d)

Ganesh

6.

Who are known to be the outcast members of society whose worke includes "dirty" connotations?

a)

Sudras

b)

Dalits

c)

Brahmins

d)

Vaishyas

7.

The Vedas are the most ancient religious texts which define truth for Hindus.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Puja is the hindu worship that mught take place in a temple or in their own home

a)

True

b)

False

9.

In Hinduism, one may skip the cycle of rebirth or incarnation.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Brahma is the founder of Hinduism.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Belief in the incarnations of a deity in different manifestations and personalities is called _______.

a)

Bhakti`

b)

Yogi

c)

Avatara

d)

Reincarnation

12.

The highest god in the Hindu pantheon and one of the Trimuty is _______.

a)

Brahma

b)

Lakshmi

c)

Siva

d)

Brahman

13.

An offering given by a devotee to a god/goddess is called ______

a)

Love

b)

Samsara

c)

Bhakti

d)

Puja

14.
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
15.
What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Vishnu
c)
Caste
d)
Moksha
16.
The highest caste in the caste system is
a)
Sudras
b)
Untouchables
c)
Brahmin
d)
Karma
17.
This group is considered dirty and unclean, they are the outcasts of society
a)
Brahmin
b)
Dharma
c)
Untouchables
d)
Sudras
18.
When the soul comes back in the next life it is called
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Karma
c)
Sudras
d)
Vedas
19.
Hindus believe that after they die, their souls are reincarnated into another form.
a)
True
b)
False
20.

Where do Hindus worship?

a)

synagogue

b)

temple

c)

church

d)

mosque

21.

What is the purpose of a Hindu temple?

a)

to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities

b)

to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry

c)

to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders

d)

to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died

22.

Which statement about Hindu temples is true?

a)

Hindu temples are built according to ancient directions about their location and structure.

b)

Hindu temples can be built however the local population wishes.

c)

Hindu temples do not include images of their deities, because Hinduism forbids that.

d)

Hindu temples are all very simple in form, with no carvings or sculptures.

23.

According to Hindu belief, Brahman

a)

is a supreme power, or divine force.

b)

includes everything in the world, including the human soul.

c)

is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.

d)

all of these

24.

One of the world's oldest and largest religions that was founded in India...

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

25.

A religion that believes in one god...

a)

Mythology

b)

Monotheism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Atheism

26.

A religion that believes in many gods is...

a)

monotheistic

b)

atheistic

c)

mythological

d)

polytheistic

27.

An example of a monotheistic religion is...(select all that apply)

a)

Christianity

b)

Greek Mythology

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

28.

Two of the Hindu gods include...

a)

Muhammad and Allah

b)

God and Jesus

c)

Brahma and Shiva

d)

Abraham and Moses

29.

The sacred text of the Hindus...

a)

Bible

b)

Vedas

c)

Quran

d)

Torah

30.

Hinduism's country of origin is...

a)

The United States

b)

Honduras

c)

India

d)

France

31.

This image most closely represents...

a)

karma

b)

The Vedas

c)

reincarnation

d)

the creation of the world

32.

This image most closely represents...

a)

reincarnation

b)

the creation of the world

c)

Shiva destroying the universe

d)

karma

33.

This image most closely represents...

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Karma

c)

The Ten Commandments

d)

The Caste System

34.

The bottom category of the Caste System in known as...

a)

the warriors

b)

the priests

c)

the academics

d)

the untouchables

35.
When the soul comes back in the next life it is called
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Karma
c)
Sudras
d)
Vedas
36.

According to Hindu belief, Brahman:

a)

Includes everything in the world, including the human soul.

b)

Is a supreme power, or divine force.

c)

Is the source of all things.

d)

All of the above

37.
What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
a)
Football
b)
Cricket
c)
Jazzercise
d)
Yoga
38.

Which one is NOT a Hindu god?

a)

Yahweh

b)

Vishnu

c)

Shiva

d)

Brahma

39.

It is the act of showing reverence to a deity, spirit, or the divine through practices like invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals.

a)

Samskaras

b)

Diwali

c)

Puja

40.

What is the symbol of aum? The sacred sound and a spiritual symbol in Indian religions.

a)
b)
c)
d)