KS3 hinduism - understanding dharma and karma

Religious Education Quiz - Hinduism 01 (Questions)

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.

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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 which countries are most people Hindu?

[ ]	China and Japan
[ ]	India and Nepal
[ ]	Iran and Iraq
[ ]	Russia and Ukraine

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

The word "Dharma" is important to Hindus and it means .....

[ ]	A holy day
[ ]	A holy place
[ ]	A holy ritual
[ ]	Duty, virtue and morality

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

Diwali is the Hindu festival of what?

[ ]	Energy
[ ]	Lights
[ ]	Movement
[ ]	Transformation

Over how many days is Diwali celebrated?

[ ]	Two
[ ]	Three
[ ]	Four
[ ]	Five

Hinduism opposes killing, violence and revenge; this principle is called what?

[ ]	Ahimsa
[ ]	Benevolence
[ ]	Bondad
[ ]	Gentilezza

The Hindu festival known as Holi welcomes which season?

[ ]	Spring
[ ]	Summer
[ ]	Autumn
[ ]	Winter

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Many Hindu homes have a ..... at which to worship.

[ ]	Mantras
[ ]	Murtis
[ ]	Shrine
[ ]	Temple

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Religious Education Quiz - Hinduism 01 (Answers)

Hinduism is unlike many other religions because of what?

[ ]	It doesn't allow people to re-marry
[x]	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

In which countries are most people Hindu?

[ ]	China and Japan
[x]	India and Nepal
[ ]	Iran and Iraq
[ ]	Russia and Ukraine

Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism are also important in India

Hindus believe that a person's actions determine his destiny in his next incarnation. What is the name given to this?

[ ]	Brahma
[x]	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

The word "Dharma" is important to Hindus and it means .....

[ ]	A holy day
[ ]	A holy place
[ ]	A holy ritual
[x]	Duty, virtue and morality

Dharma also means the power that sustains the universe

Vishnu is the second God in the Hindu triumvirate but what is his role?

[x]	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

Diwali is the Hindu festival of what?

[ ]	Energy
[x]	Lights
[ ]	Movement
[ ]	Transformation

Amongst other things Diwali is a celebration of the joys of life

Over how many days is Diwali celebrated?

[ ]	Two
[ ]	Three
[ ]	Four
[x]	Five

Diwali takes place during October or November each year

Hinduism opposes killing, violence and revenge; this principle is called what?

[x]	Ahimsa
[ ]	Benevolence
[ ]	Bondad
[ ]	Gentilezza

Ahimsa is the avoidance of all harm