GRADE 8 hindu religious education ā Fundamental Principles Quiz
1. What is the basic meaning of dharma?
Dharma means the moral duties and right conduct that guide a person's behaviour in family, school and community.
2. Which principle teaches non-violence and kindness toward all living beings?
Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence; it asks people to avoid harming others and show compassion.
3. What does Satya mean in the principles of dharma?
Satya is truthfulnessāspeaking and acting honestly, which is central to righteous behaviour.
4. What does svadharma refer to?
Svadharma means performing the duties appropriate to your stage in life and abilities rather than copying others.
5. Which principle opposes stealing and taking what is not yours?
Asteya teaches not to steal or take advantage of others; giving (dana) is different and positive.
6. How does following dharma help a school student in Kenya?
Dharma provides moral guidanceāhelping students respect others, work hard and behave responsibly at school and home.
7. What is karma in relation to dharma?
Karma means actions and their consequences; good actions following dharma bring good results, and bad actions bring problems.
8. Which action shows dharma in caring for the environment?
Environmental careāplanting trees, conserving water and not litteringāis part of dharma toward other people and nature.
9. Which is an example of dharma in family life?
Helping and respecting family members is a clear example of fulfilling oneās duties and shows moral responsibility.
10. Why is self-discipline important to dharma?
Self-discipline helps a person resist harmful temptations and choose actions that follow dharma and benefit the community.
11. What does ahimsa encourage in daily life?
Ahimsa promotes non-violence and compassion toward people, animals and the environment.
12. Which scripture is commonly used to learn about dharma?
The Bhagavad Gita discusses duties, right action and moral choice and is often taught in Hindu religious education.
13. Who should guide young people about dharma in their lives?
Family members, teachers and community elders share wisdom and examples that help young people learn right conduct.
14. How does honesty (satya) relate to dharma?
Honesty helps communities and families trust one another, which is essential for social harmony and fulfilling duties.
15. What is a good example of sva-dharma for a student?
Sva-dharma asks each person to perform duties appropriate to their role; for a student this means study, honesty and responsibility.
16. Which action goes clearly against dharma?
Cheating harms others and breaks rules of honesty and fairness, so it violates dharma.
17. How does dharma support social harmony in Kenyan communities?
Dharma promotes valuesāfairness, respect for others and working togetherāthat build peaceful communities.
18. What role does conscience (inner voice) play in following dharma?
Conscience guides personal moral decisions and helps choose actions that align with dharma when rules donāt give a clear answer.
19. Which principle asks people to give to those in need as part of duty?
Dana is the practice of giving to help others, an important social duty in many Hindu teachings.
20. Following dharma is likely to lead to which outcome?
Living according to dharma promotes harmony, good relationships and long-term well-being, not instant material rewards.
21. What does 'Sanatana Dharma' mean?
Sanatana Dharma refers to eternal moral principles that guide right conduct across time and cultures.
22. Which quality is most important in a leader according to the principles of dharma?
Dharma values leaders who are fair and just, because their decisions affect the well-being of many people.
23. How can a young person practise respect for elders as part of dharma in Kenyan culture?
Respecting and assisting elders shows duty, gratitude and helps keep family and community ties strong.
24. What does Moksha represent in relation to following dharma?
Moksha is spiritual liberation; many teachings say living morally (according to dharma) helps a person reach it.
25. Why should school rules be seen as part of dharma for students?
School rules help create a safe and fair environment; following them is a way students practise duty and responsibility.