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Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism Quiz Review

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism have in common?

a)

They all originated in South Asia.

b)

They all worship the same gods.

c)

They all follow the same holy book.

d)

They all reject meditation.

2.

For Hinduism, describe the history by providing the origin story summary, founder, and location.

a)

Hinduism originated in the Indus Valley, has no single founder, and its history dates back over 4,000 years.

b)

Hinduism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in China.

c)

Hinduism began in Arabia and was founded by Muhammad.

d)

Hinduism originated in Europe and was founded by Jesus Christ.

3.

For Sikhism, describe the history by providing the origin story summary, founder, and location.

a)

Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region of South Asia.

b)

Sikhism was founded by Gautama Buddha in Nepal.

c)

Sikhism was founded by Jesus Christ in Jerusalem.

d)

Sikhism was founded by Muhammad in Mecca.

4.

For Buddhism, describe the history by providing the origin story summary, founder, and location.

a)

Buddhism originated in India, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha.

b)

Buddhism originated in China, founded by Confucius.

c)

Buddhism originated in Japan, founded by Laozi.

d)

Buddhism originated in Tibet, founded by Guru Rinpoche.

5.

The place of worship for Sikhism is called:

a)

Mosque

b)

Church

c)

Gurdwara

d)

Temple

6.

Places of worship for Buddhism are called:

a)

Mosques

b)

Churches

c)

Synagogues

d)

Temples

7.

The sacred texts of Hinduism include:

a)

Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita

b)

Bible, Quran, Torah, Tripitaka

c)

Zend Avesta, Guru Granth Sahib, Tao Te Ching, Kojiki

d)

Analects, Book of Mormon, Popol Vuh, Nihon Shoki

8.

The sacred texts of Sikhism and their purpose are:

a)

Guru Granth Sahib, which is the central religious scripture and spiritual guide for Sikhs.

b)

Vedas, which are the ancient Hindu scriptures.

c)

Tripitaka, which is the Buddhist scripture.

d)

Bible, which is the Christian holy book.

9.

The sacred texts of Buddhism include:

a)

Vedas, Torah, Quran

b)

Tripitaka and Sutras

c)

Bible, Bhagavad Gita, Zend Avesta

d)

Analects, Tao Te Ching, Kojiki

10.

List the holidays or traditions of Sikhism and explain why they are significant.

a)

Diwali and Holi are the main Sikh holidays because they are celebrated by all Indians.

b)

Vaisakhi is significant for celebrating the harvest and onset of spring in Sikhism, as is Gurpurab, is a celebration connected to the lives of the Gurus.

c)

Christmas and Easter are the most important Sikh holidays because they are global festivals.

d)

Ramadan is a key Sikh tradition because it involves fasting and prayer.

11.

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Jesus Christ

c)

Muhammad

d)

Guru Nanak

12.
Which RELIGION follows the FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS?
a)
Sikhism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
13.
What is the Hindu place of worship?
a)
Mosque
b)
Synagogue
c)
Mandir
d)
Church
14.
Buddhists strive to break the cycle of reincarnation and achieve this...
a)
Nirvana
b)
Moksha
c)
Vesak
d)
Communion
15.

A pagoda is a place of worship for which of the following religions?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Sikhism

16.

What TYPE of religion is Buddhism?

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Nontheistic

d)

None of the Above

17.

Which of the following HOLIDAYS is the Hindu FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS?

a)

Eid al fitr

b)

Yom Kippur

c)

Diwali

d)

Easter

18.
What term refers to the effect of all of our thoughts and actions (good or bad), according to Hindus and Buddhists?
a)
Dharma
b)
Moksha
c)
Karma
d)
Diwali
19.

Followers of Hinduism believe that there is one god in many forms making their religion

a)

secular.

b)

fundamental.

c)

atheistic.

d)

polytheistic.

20.
Religious Book for Hinduism
a)
Eightfold Path
b)
Torah
c)
Vedas
d)
Wheel of Law
21.
Gods and Goddesses for Buddhism
a)
God
b)
Brahman
c)
Buddha
d)
None
22.

Sacred site for Hinduism?

a)

Bodh Gaya

b)

Darbar Sahib

c)

Ganges River

d)

Wailing Wall

23.

Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism originated in India.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What type of believe is Sikhism?

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Philosophy

25.

Which is the symbol for Sikhism?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

Which is the symbol for Hinduism?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

Which is the symbol for Buddhism?

a)

b)

c)

d)

28.

Which of the following is a major festival celebrated by Buddhists?

a)

Vesak

b)

Christmas

c)

Ramadan

d)

Hanukkah

29.

What is the ultimate goal for Hindus in the cycle of rebirth?

a)

Vaisakhi

b)

Nirvana

c)

Moksha

d)

Gurpurab

30.

Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all share

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Starting Year

31.

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

32.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
33.

Where does human suffering come from? (According to the Buddha)

a)

From nature

b)

Desire and want

c)

evil and fear

d)

unmet expectations

34.

What is the Daster Bandhi tradition in Sikhism?

a)

the turban tying ceremony of a Sikh boy signifying his journey to adulthood.

b)

“door to the guru” is the Sikh place of worship.

c)

the community kitchen of a gurdwara, which serves meals to all free of charge, regardless of religion, caste, gender, economic status, or ethnicity.

d)

a ceremony comparable to baptism during which a Sikh, by choice, shows his or her commitment to follow the teachings of the Sikh Gurus by drinking ‘amrit’, specially prepared sweetened water.