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Diwali is the Hindu festival of what?

Hinduism 01

This KS3 Religious Education quiz introduces Hinduism, looking at key beliefs, important deities, and how Hindu ideas about duty, worship, and festivals influence everyday life.

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Fascinating Fact:

Hinduism is very diverse, with many traditions and practices, but ideas about dharma, or duty and right living, are central for many Hindus.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils learn how Hindu beliefs developed over time, how Hindus understand God, and how worship, festivals, and moral decisions influence everyday life for believers.

Key Terms

  • Brahman: The supreme spiritual reality in Hinduism, understood as the ultimate source of all life and existence.
  • Reincarnation: The belief that after death a person is reborn into a new life, shaped by their actions in previous lives.
  • Mandir: A Hindu place of worship where people offer prayers, songs, and puja to different deities.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do Hindus believe about God?

Many Hindus believe in one ultimate reality called Brahman, which is expressed through many deities, each showing different aspects of the divine.

What is karma and reincarnation in Hinduism?

Karma is the belief that actions have consequences, and reincarnation is being reborn after death. Good and bad actions affect the kind of life a person is reborn into.

How do Hindus worship at home and in the mandir?

Hindus may worship at home or in a mandir by lighting lamps, offering food and flowers, saying prayers, and singing hymns to honour different deities.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Hinduism opposes killing, violence and revenge; this principle is called what?
Ahimsa
Benevolence
Bondad
Gentilezza
Ahimsa is the avoidance of all harm
2 .
Over how many days is Diwali celebrated?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Diwali takes place during October or November each year
3 .
The Hindu festival known as Holi welcomes which season?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Holi is also known as the "festival of colours"
4 .
Many Hindu homes have a ..... at which to worship.
Mantras
Murtis
Shrine
Temple
Mantras are prayers, Murtis are images
5 .
Hinduism is unlike many other religions because of what?
It doesn't allow people to re-marry
It has no single founder
It insists that people marry
It is a very young religion
In addition, Hinduism has no single scripture and no commonly agreed set of teachings
6 .
Hindus believe that a person's actions determine his destiny in his next incarnation. What is the name given to this?
Brahma
Karma
Lama
Panorama
Karma is the understanding that a person's actions have consequences, even if these occur far in the future and do not otherwise appear to be connected to the original action
7 .
The word "Dharma" is important to Hindus and it means .....
A holy day
A holy place
A holy ritual
Duty, virtue and morality
Dharma also means the power that sustains the universe
8 .
Vishnu is the second God in the Hindu triumvirate but what is his role?
Preserver and protector of the universe
Preserver of righteous thoughts
Responsible for the creation
Responsible for the destruction of the world
The other Gods of the triumvirate are Brahma and Shiva
9 .
Diwali is the Hindu festival of what?
Energy
Lights
Movement
Transformation
Amongst other things Diwali is a celebration of the joys of life
10 .
In which countries are most people Hindu?
China and Japan
India and Nepal
Iran and Iraq
Russia and Ukraine
Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism are also important in India
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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