WorksheetsS2 RMPS - World religions from India
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?
Mokssha
Nirvana
Karma
Dharma
Which festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha?
Wesak
Losar
Magha Puja
Sangha Day
What are the foundational teachings of Buddhism called?
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
The Three Jewels
The Five Precepts
In Buddhism, what is the significance of the 'Noble Eightfold Path'?
It is a way to obtain wealth and happiness
It is a guide to moral and personal development
It represents the different forms of meditation
It is a list of rules to follow
How is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (Samsara) overcome in Buddhism?
By achieving Nirvana through the Eightfold Path
By worshipping different Gods
By offering sacrifices
By meditating
During Wesak, what is a common practice performed by Buddhists?
Fasting for the entire day
Dancing and singing in the streets
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Lighting lamps and offering flowers at temples
What is the symbolic meaning of releasing animals during Wesak?
To honour Buddha's first teachings
To symbolise liberation and compassion
To mark the beginning of a new year
To achieve personal enlightenment
Who is the founder of Sikhi?
Guru Arjan
Guru Nanak
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Amar Das
Which Sikh festival marks the formation of the Khalsa?
Vaisakhi
Diwali
Gurpurab
Lohri
What is the main purpose of the Five Ks in Sikhi?
To mark major festivals
To honour the Gurus
To represent five virtues
To symbolize Sikh identity and commitment
What is the significance of "Amrit" in Sikhi?
Holy water used in prayers
Sugary liquid used in the baptism ceremony of the Khalsa
A symbol of humility
A type of food served during Langar
In Sikhism, what is the name of the place of worship?
Temple
Mosque
Gurdwara
Monastery
Which of the following is a key reason for the Vaisakhi celebrations in Sikhi?
to allow monks to make pilgrimages to Buddhist temples
To celebrate the harvest season
To celebrate the New Year
To mark the arrival of the monsoons
What is the sacred sound used in Hinduism, often chanted during meditation?
Om
Namaste
Hari Om
Shanti
Who is worshipped during Diwali in Hinduism?
Krishna
Lakshmi
Ganesh
Hanuman
What is "Moksha" in Hinduism?
Rebirth
A holy river
A ritual sacrifice
Liberation from the cycle of birth and death
What is the "Trimurti" in Hinduism?
The three main gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
The three paths to salvation
Which Hindu festival is also known as the "Festival of Colours"?
Navratri
Makar Sankrant
Holi
Gudi Padwa
What is the main significance of Holi in Hinduism?
Celebrating the harvest season
Honouring the monsoon arrival
Worshipping Lord Shiva
The victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring
What is the significance of the lotus flower in Buddhism and Hinduism?
Symbol of wealth
Symbol of wisdom
Symbol of purity and spiritual awakening
All of the above
Which of these festivals is celebrated in multiple religions?
Holi
Diwali
Wesak
Vaisakhi
What is the shared belief in reincarnation known as?
Samsara
Karma
Nirvana
Moksha
What do Buddhism, Sikhi, and Hinduism all emphasise in their teachings?
The importance of wealth
The worship of deities
Compassion, kindness, and moral living
All of the above
Which of these practices is common to Buddhism, Sikhi, and Hinduism?
Daily prayers
Emphasis on meditation
The concept of reincarnation
All of the above
How do Buddhism, Sikhi, and Hinduism view the concept of karma?
As actions and their consequences impacting the future
As a physical being
As a tool of punishment
As something that applies only to saints
