Religious Concepts Quiz

What is an Epic Poem?

• A short story in the form of a narrative poem

• A long story in the form of a narrative poem

• A series of sonnets

• A brief anecdote

What does Reincarnation refer to in Hinduism?

• The process of soul maturation through life experiences

• The unification of all souls into one universal being

• The rebirth of a person’s soul into another body after death

• The liberation of the soul from the cycle of rebirth

How is Karma defined in Hinduism?

• The ritual practices and ceremonies one must follow

• The state of being influenced by another person’s actions and conduct

• The written scriptures of Hindu teachings

• The state of being influenced by another person’s actions and conduct; determines the kind of life into which a person will be reborn

What is Yoga?

• A philosophy that explains the nature of existence

• A series of postures and breathing exercises

• A type of meditation technique

• A dietary practice

What is Nirvana in Buddhism?

• The continuous cycle of life and death

• A state of eternal suffering

• A state of bliss or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth

• The teachings of the Buddha

What does Dharma refer to in Buddhism?

• The cycle of life and death

• The community of Buddhist practitioners

• The meditation practices in Buddhism

• The Buddha’s teaching; divine law

Which religion originated from Aryan beliefs and practices?

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

Which religion has the most followers in India today?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama are found in what?

• The Vedas

• The Upanishads

• The 4 Noble Truths

• The Bhagavad Gita

What term is used for Buddha’s teachings, or divine law?

• Karma

• Samsara

• Dharma

• Moksha