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Hinduism 01
The god Ganesh is shown in images as having the head of an elephant.

Hinduism 01

This KS2 Religious Education quiz introduces Hindu beliefs, deities and worship. Test what you know about Hindu stories, temples and how families show respect for God.

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Fascinating Fact:

Puja is a form of Hindu worship. People may offer flowers, food, light and incense to show love and respect.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn how Hindus believe in one supreme God shown in many forms, hear stories about important deities and explore how worship happens at home and in the mandir.

  • Hinduism: A major world religion that began in India and teaches many ways to understand and worship God.
  • Puja: A Hindu act of worship that can include prayers, offerings and special actions to honour God.
  • Mandir: A Hindu temple where people gather to pray, sing and celebrate festivals together.
What is Hinduism in KS2 Religious Education?

Hinduism is a world religion that started in India. Hindus believe in one supreme God who can be seen in many different forms, and they follow teachings found in sacred texts.

How do Hindus worship at home and in the mandir?

Hindus may worship at home using a small shrine with images or statues. In the mandir, they join others to sing, listen to teachings and take part in ceremonies led by a priest.

Why is respect important in Hindu worship?

Respect is important because Hindus believe God is present in the deities, the mandir and other people. Bowing, offering gifts and removing shoes all show honour and care.

1 .
The Hindu belief that all living beings have lived before and will continue to live other lives after death is a belief in .......
incarnation
nirvana
resurrection
reincarnation
After death, a person's soul is born again in a new body. This new body can be any form of life on earth - a person may not always be reincarnated as a human
2 .
Hindus pray at a temple, called a mandir, and in which special place at home?
Holi
A monastery
A mantra
A shrine
A shrine can be an altar, a special room, or just a small space - it will have at least one image of a god or goddess, some incense, flowers and fruit
3 .
Which of these are sacred Hindu texts?
Vedas and Upanishads
The Koran
The Old and New Testaments
Tao Te Ching
The Vedas were written in Sanskrit. Some parts of the Vedas are over 3,000 years old!
4 .
The Hindu god of life and death is .......
Lakshmi
Shiva
Sarasvati
Ganesh
Shiva has three eyes
5 .
As part of living a good life, Hindus avoid causing pain and suffering as much as possible. As a consequence, many Hindus follow which diet?
Low-fat
Wheat-free
Vegetarian
Cabbage Soup
A vegetarian eats no meat
6 .
Hindus believe that people's actions decide what form their next incarnation will take. What is the term for this?
Karma
Nirvana
Krishna
Vedas
In Hinduism, a person's fortune or misfortune in life is believed to be the consequence of that person's actions in a past life. Hindus try to live good lives in order to create good karma
7 .
Which goddess is honoured during Diwali?
Durga
Kali
Lakshmi
Sarasvati
Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, as well as of light, fortune and wisdom
8 .
The gods and goddesses of Hinduism are believed to be the different forms taken by only one God. What is the name of the one God?
Ganesh
Shiva
Brahman
Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the wife of Vishnu
9 .
Which sound is considered by Hindus to best express the name of God?
Um
Em
Im
Aum
This word is sometimes said three times before prayer
10 .
The god Ganesh is shown in images as having the head of which animal?
A leopard
An elephant
An eagle
A crocodile
Ganesh is the son of Shiva
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Hinduism

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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