Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

6th - 8th Grade

16 Qs

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Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.6.7, RI.8.8, RI.5.5

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Julie George

Used 16+ times

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Aryans?

the highest caste in Indian society

the original tribes of southern India

a nomadic people who moved into India

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?

to read the ancient texts

to understand road signs

to run for political office

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are

a collection of sacred texts.

a group of people from Europe.

the three most important deities.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts

the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas

four main social classes that lead to a functioning society

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?

The caste system did not evolve from the jatis.

The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.

The caste system prevented Gandhi from increasing his power.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do?

herd sheep

plow a field

interpret religious law

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which social class?

"I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior."

Kshatriyas

Brahmins

Vaishyas

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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