World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism REVIEW

Question 1

15. Why are morals subjective in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The atman in me can't tell the atman in you how to act., Nothing is real so morality is up to you personally.

Question 2

1. _ : _ as _ : _ stands for

Accepted Answer

A is to B what C is to D.

Question 3

7. What are the three rubies, sapphires, and diamonds of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

The teacher, the teachings, the community, Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

Question 4

2. Siddhartha Gautama is to Buddhism what ___ is to Daoism.

Accepted Answer

Laozi

Question 5

4. Match the Ways with the Dates (Hinduism).

Accepted Answer

Works, Knowledge, Devotion (1500–500 BC, 500–200 BC, 200-today)

Question 6

30. Name three gods/Gods of Daoism.

Accepted Answer

Tian, Mazu, Tu Di Gong

Question 7

21. As a Hindu, I can be fairly sure that my good works will lead to a better next life.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

28. In Buddhism, reaching enlightenment (nirvana) is like ...

Accepted Answer

A candle being blown out.

Question 9

10. There is no god-creator in these religions.

Accepted Answer

Daoism, Buddhism

Question 10

11. Main differences between the focus in Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism.

Accepted Answer

Meditation vs. helping others reach nirvana (bodhisattva), Philosophical: religious (more practical)

Question 11

6. Buddhist laity can do these: monks can't.

Accepted Answer

Sleep in a nice bed, wear make-up, since KTV

Question 12

27. Why is this important? "Do the right thing at the right time for each situation."

Accepted Answer

It helps create a model society (Confucianism)

Question 13

3. What religions began in India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism & Buddhism

Question 14

19. Nirvana: Buddhism what ___: Hinduism.

Accepted Answer

Moksha

Question 15

20. The purpose of life in the Way of Knowledge (Hinduism).

Accepted Answer

Free your mind from illusion through meditation., Practice self-denial.

Question 16

17. Which best describes the Mahayana "Manushi" Buddhas?

Accepted Answer

Buddhas who take on the form of man to help the suffering.

Question 17

22. As a Hindu, I never know when I have earned enough karma to escape samsara.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

14. Parts of Pangku became the universe (Daoism): Parts of "Parusha" became the __ (Hinduism).

Accepted Answer

Caste system

Question 19

12. Kong zi: the Analects what Laozi : __

Accepted Answer

Dao de jing, 道德經

Question 20

23. Way of knowledge: Everything but Brahman is ___.

Accepted Answer

Merely illusion, Maya, Magical play that distorts reality

Question 21

24. Which religion does "the Three Baskets" belong to, and what is that?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism, the holy texts

Question 22

25. Why can Bodhisattvas provide spiritual help to others?

Accepted Answer

They selflessly put off entering nirvana to help others., They've built up enough karma to enter nirvana.

Question 23

26. "Everything depends on a combination of causes and conditions for its existence" is

Accepted Answer

Dependent origin (Buddhism)

Question 24

5. "Holding onto attachments" : Buddhism what _ : Hinduism

Accepted Answer

Going outside of your caste & residue of bad karma from previous life

Question 25

13. The Hindu "Trinity"

Accepted Answer

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

Question 26

8. Name the three "polytheistic" aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism, & Daoism

Accepted Answer

Devotion, Mahayana, Religious

Question 27

16. "Wu wei" in Daoism can be compared to water. Why?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't struggle but just flows, yet is persistent.

Question 28

29. Grace: Christianity what __: Buddhism

Accepted Answer

The Eightfold path

Question 29

9. Theravada, Buddhism : ___, Hinduism

Accepted Answer

Knowledge

Question 30

18. Name a similarity between Daoism & Christianity.

Accepted Answer

Both emphasize a denial of self., Both emphasize the need to battle busyness and stress.

World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism REVIEW

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World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism REVIEW

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