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Religious Education Quiz - Hinduism 01 (Questions)

This KS3 RE quiz takes a look at Hinduism. Hinduism has ancient roots, with some of its scriptures dating back to at least 1200 BCE. Along with being one of the oldest religions in the world, Hinduism is also one of the largest, with over a billion followers, located primarily in India and Nepal. According to the responses in the 2011 Census for England and Wales, 1.5% of the population identify as Hindu. Scotland recorded 16,000 adherents to Hinduism.

Hinduism encompasses many diverse traditions, but in principle understands the world to be divided between spirit and matter. "Spirit" differentiates further between God, the paramatman, and the individual, atman. Although clothed in a body, the soul is eternal and subject to the laws of karma. Mocksha, or liberation, brings an end to the cycle of life and rebirth and is a state of union with God.

1. 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
2. In which countries are most people Hindu?
[ ] China and Japan
[ ] India and Nepal
[ ] Iran and Iraq
[ ] Russia and Ukraine
3. 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
4. The word "Dharma" is important to Hindus and it means .....
[ ] A holy day
[ ] A holy place
[ ] A holy ritual
[ ] Duty, virtue and morality
5. 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
6. Diwali is the Hindu festival of what?
[ ] Energy
[ ] Lights
[ ] Movement
[ ] Transformation
7. Over how many days is Diwali celebrated?
[ ] Two
[ ] Three
[ ] Four
[ ] Five
8. Hinduism opposes killing, violence and revenge; this principle is called what?
[ ] Ahimsa
[ ] Benevolence
[ ] Bondad
[ ] Gentilezza
9. The Hindu festival known as Holi welcomes which season?
[ ] Spring
[ ] Summer
[ ] Autumn
[ ] Winter
10. Many Hindu homes have a ..... at which to worship.
[ ] Mantras
[ ] Murtis
[ ] Shrine
[ ] Temple

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Hinduism

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Religious Education Quiz - Hinduism 01 (Answers)
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Diwali is the Hindu festival of what?
[ ] Energy
[x] Lights
[ ] Movement
[ ] Transformation
Amongst other things Diwali is a celebration of the joys of life
7. Over how many days is Diwali celebrated?
[ ] Two
[ ] Three
[ ] Four
[x] Five
Diwali takes place during October or November each year
8. Hinduism opposes killing, violence and revenge; this principle is called what?
[x] Ahimsa
[ ] Benevolence
[ ] Bondad
[ ] Gentilezza
Ahimsa is the avoidance of all harm
9. The Hindu festival known as Holi welcomes which season?
[x] Spring
[ ] Summer
[ ] Autumn
[ ] Winter
Holi is also known as the "festival of colours"
10. Many Hindu homes have a ..... at which to worship.
[ ] Mantras
[ ] Murtis
[x] Shrine
[ ] Temple
Mantras are prayers, Murtis are images