WorksheetsAncient World Faiths
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 38mins
Both Hinduism and Buddhism began in the continent of
Asia
Europe
Africa
America
How did Aryans create Hinduism?
The Aryans brought Hinduism to India
The Aryans learnt Hinduism from local Indians
The Aryans mixed their religion with local Indian religion
The Aryans changed the teaching of Buddhism
True or False: Each caste in Hindu society has equal status.
True
False
What was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?
A Prince
A Brahmin
A Dalit
A Shepherd
The goal of Buddhists is to reach Nirvana. Nirvana is
to reach Moksha
A life of moderation
A state of no more suffering
To stop the cycle of reincarnation, Buddhists must reach ___________.
Moksha
Karma
Nirvanna
Shiva
Speaker A: The Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths taught by Siddhartha Guatama are the foundations of our faith.
Speaker B: Our people worship many gods, who control our life events, such as birth, death, and fortune.
Speaker C: There is one God, the Lord, and Jesus is his son.
Speaker D: To achieve union with Brahman, we must reincarnate many times and gain good karma.
Which speaker is most likely a Buddhist?
A
B
C
D
A Buddhist may NOT agree with which of the following statements?
It's possible for everyone to end suffering
Suffering is caused by too much desire
You need to act rightfully in order to end your suffering
If you are in a lower class, you can never end your suffering
There is no single founder for Hinduism.
True
False
The sacred writings for Hinduism.
Torah
Vedas and Upanishads
Quran
Bible
The rebirth of souls.
Reincarnation
Dharma
Caste System
Four Noble Truths
What does this image represent?
Buddhism and the Eightfold Path
Hinduism and the Eightfold Path
Hinduism and the Caste System
Buddhism and karma
What caused the creation of two sects within Buddhism?
Political differences
Worship of Buddha
Geographical separation
Differences in language
Leaders of Egypt's New Kingdom were afraid that:
the ten plagues scared the Egyptians.
All followers of Abrahamic Faiths believe God told Abraham to leave Sumer and settle in Canaan. Ancient Greeks and others in the region referred to this area as:
Jacob
Palestine
Judea
Jerusalem
Which book of the Bible has the account of the Ten Commandments?
Mark
Genesis
Exodus
The Book of Revelation
To whom did God give the Ten Commandments?
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
The Kingdom of Israel over time divided into two kingdoms. The northern kingdom remained known as Israel and the southern kingdom was named:
Haifa
Judah
Bethlehem
Arabia
What is the purpose of the Ten Commandments according to the text?
They serve as the basis for Jewish law and moral code.
They are a historical record of the Hebrews.
They are a collection of stories.
They are a set of poems.
Which commandment states "You shall have no other gods besides me"?
The first commandment
The second commandment
The third commandment
The fourth commandment
The ancient land of the Hebrews that Abraham believed a God promised him and his descendants:
Palestine
Canaan
Egypt
Babylon
According to Jainism, what was the world made up of?
Happiness and life
Integrity and respect
Soul and matter
Faith and gods
What does Mahavira mean?
Enlightened one
Great Hero
Wise One
The crushed one
Who is believed to have made Jainism into its modern form?
Gautama
Mahavira
Krishna
Lao Tzu
Most Jains eat which diet?
Vegetarian
Vegan
Fruitarian
All of the above
Jain comes from a word that means "To conquer"
True
False
Jains seek to conquer....
The World
Their inner selves
Evil
Pain
Ahisma is...
Prayer
Pilgrimage
Non-VIolence
Fasting
What does the principle of Ahimsa mean in Jainism?
Telling the truth
Non-violence or not hurting others
Sharing with others
Praying every day
What is the main goal of Jainism?
To have many possessions
To reach enlightenment or spiritual freedom
To travel the world
To build big temples
In Jainism, how do people practice non-violence?
By being kind to animals and people
By playing sports
By eating a lot of vegetables
By not brushing their teeth
What does the word "Jain" mean?
Peaceful person
Follower of Mahavira
Conqueror, or one who has overcome inner enemies
Teacher
True or False: Jains believe in living a simple life with few possessions.
True
False
Is Sikhism a Polytheistic or Monotheistic religion?
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Who was the founder of Sikhism?
Guru Granth Sahib
Siddharta Gautama
Guru Nanak
Dalai Lama
Sikhs worship One god called the what?
Allah
God
Waheguru
Brahman
Sikhs believe in the laws of reincarnation like Hindus and Buddhists.
True
False
Similar to Hindus and Buddhists, Sikhs are trying to end the cycle of life
True
False
The 3 Principles of Sikhism are
Daily worship, live equally and honestly, and meditate every day.
Daily worship, care for others, and to meditate every day
Daily worship, live equally and honestly, and care for others
Daily worship, Meditate every day and make a pilgrimage to the Golden Temple.
What does the word 'Guru' mean in Sikhism?
Teacher
Leader
Warrior
Priest
What is the most visible symbol of Sikh pride and identity?
The Gurdwara
The Khanda
The Turban
The Langar
What is the ancient religion of Iran called?
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Christianity
Islam
Who is considered the Prophet of Zoroastrianism?
Zarathustra
Freddie Mercury
Pallonji Mistry
Xerxes
Where did many Zoroastrians flee to after the Muslim Arab invasion of Iran?
India
China
Egypt
Greece
What is the traditional method of disposing of dead bodies in Zoroastrianism?
Burial
Cremation
Throwing into the sea
Feeding to vultures
Which major religions have been influenced by Zoroastrianism?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
Islam and Sikhism
Baha'i Faith and Jainism
What did Zoroaster teach about the number of gods?
There is one god
There is no god
There are many gods
Gods are not important
God of the Sky, defeated Seth, lost his eye, has a falcon head, leads the dead to the Underworld, connected to pharaohs
Thoth
Horus
Anubis
Osiris
God of the dead and Afterlife, judge of the dead
Isis
Horus
Osiris
Anubis
God of embalming and mummification, jackal head
Osiris
Ammit
Thoth
Anubis
Goddess of women, magic, and healing
Hathor
Isis
Nut
Nepthys
God of evil and chaos
Osiris
Ammit
Seth
Horus
God of the sun and chief of all gods
Amon-Re
Aten
H'apy
Ma'at
Goddess of truth and balance, her feather is placed on the scales during judgement
Isis
Hathor
Ammit
Ma'at
Another form of the sun god, only god worshiped under Akhenaten
Amon-Re
Osiris
Isis
Aten
after cleaning the body, what was the next step in the process of mummification
soaking the body in natron
wrapping the body
rubbing lotions/oils on the body
removal of organs and brain
Pharaoh who tried to force all Egyptians to worship one god named “Aten”
King Tut
Rick Astley
Akhenaten
Ramses the Great
Who is Aten?
The Sun
King of Egypt
A famous poem
What form did the gods and goddesses of the Ancient Egyptians typically take?
Plants
Humans
Animals
Elements
The land of Canaan is situated between which two trading waterways?
The Black and Caspian Sea
The Mediterranean and Caspian Sea
The Mediterranean and the Red Sea
The Red sea and the Nile River
