Religion in South Asia Quiz

Which two major world religions originated in India?

• Christianity and Islam

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Islam and Sikhism

• Buddhism and Islam

What percentage of South Asia's population follows Hinduism?

• Approximately 30%

• Approximately 1%

• Approximately 63%

• Approximately 50%

When did Buddhism begin in India?

• Around 700 A.D.

• In the late 1400s

• Around 525 B.C.

• In the sixth century B.C.

What is the main belief of Jainism?

• Reincarnation

• Multiple deities

• Ahimsa (nonviolence towards all living things)

• The Four Noble Truths

Which religion combines aspects of Hinduism and Islam?

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

• Vedism

What is karma in Hinduism?

• A sacred text

• A universal spirit

• A supreme being

• Actions during one's life that determine future rebirths

What percentage of South Asia's population follows Islam?

• Approximately 30%

• Approximately 63%

• Approximately 1%

• Approximately 15%

When did Islam arrive in South Asia?

• In the sixth century B.C.

• In the late 1400s

• In the early 700s A.D.

• Around 525 B.C.

Which sacred texts are most important to Hinduism?

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Quran and Hadith

• The Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata

• The Buddhist Sutras

What is Brahman in Hinduism?

• A sacred text

• The universal spirit

• The founder of the religion

• A type of karma