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Comparing Religions (Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism)
Comparing Religions (Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism)
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Questions about the beliefs or three major world religions and their effect on culture and society.
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believed in many gods which gave form to the Brahman
Neither
Hinduism
Both
Buddhism
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were monotheistic
Judaism
Hinduism
All Three
Buddhism
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A likely reason Siddhartha came up with the idea of the "middle way" was that
neither Hinduism nor Buddhism led to enlightenment.
neither prayer nor suffering led to enlightenment.
neither extreme wealth nor extreme poverty suited him.
neither the Four Truths nor the Eightfold Path suited him.
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What is one of Judaism's central beliefs?
the importance of study
sacrifice
the importance of ritual
multiple gods
5
The core beliefs that are the basis for Buddhism and the idea that all things change
Dharma
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
Reincarnation
6
the seventh day of the week to be used for rest and worship, according to one of the Ten Commandments
Easter
Passover
Torah
Sabbath
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What does samsara refer to?
cycle of death and rebirth
obligation
travel on a holy journey
caste
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For Hindus, the law of karma meant the universe was what?
just
good
free
evil
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What did David provide for the Jewish people that they had not had before?
commandments
Holy Temple
strong weapons
strong central government
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a major world religion that was founded by the Hebrews
Hinduism
sacrifice
Judaism
Buddhism
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rejected the caste system
Judaism
Hinduism
All Three
Buddhism
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Buddha believed that this ended suffering
Youth
Death
Enlightenment
A REALLY nice car
13
the Hebrew king who established Jerusalem as a holy city
David
Moses
Ms. Tritico
Solomon
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Had no single founder
Hinduism
Buddhism
Neither
Both
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The belief that how a person lives will affect their next life.
Brahman
Karma
Dharma
Samsara
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The belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death.
Reincarnation
Eightfold Path
Deities
Four Noble Truths
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If you decided to live the life of an ascetic, what would you do?
give up most of what you own
give up most of your religion
become ruler of a kingdom
become a parent of a large family
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In Buddhism, the way to live life following the middle way and end suffering.
Brahman
Eightfold Path
Dharma
Deities
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Buddhism's Eightfold Path is similar to Hinduism's
Brahman
Vedas
Caste system
Dharma
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The first five books of the Jewish Bible. It means "God's teaching"
Genesis
Exodus
Torah
Talmud
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How is the Hindu belief of karma related to the caste system?
People born into a low caste can't improve their karma.
People born into a low caste can rise to a higher caste.
People are in a caste because of how they lived in past lives.
People are in a caste because of how much money they earn.
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What was the most significant difference between Judaism and other ancient religions?
The Jews believed in one God.
The Jews prayed outdoors.
The Jews had no written text.
The Jews had no leaders.
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In Hinduism, Brahman refers to
the human soul.
a prayer.
a temple.
the supreme power.
24
the Hebrew king who built Jerusalem's first great temple; son of King David
David
Solomon
Abraham
Moses
25
an agreement or promise
Ark of the Covenant
covenant
Solomon
Abraham
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According to Jewish belief, what was God promising by changing Abram's name to Abraham?
that Abraham would build a temple in Jerusalem
that Abraham would move his followers to Canaan
that God would favor and protect Abraham's descendants
that Abraham would sacrifice his son to God
27
What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
complicated writings
belief in many lifetimes
bathing rituals
belief in many gods
28
What was the Hebrews' holy city called?
Jerusalem
Thebes
Ur
Babylon
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Dharma refers to
the cycle of death and rebirth.
one's beliefs.
the good and evil a person does.
one's duty.
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Eightfold Path is
A way to live life follow the middle way and end suffering.
The supreme power
The good and evil a person does
Performance of one's duties
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What image best represents samsara, the Hindu cycle of birth, life, and death?
a wheel
a pyramid
a tree
a dog
32
believed in reincarnation
Both
Hinduism
Buddhism
Neither
33
What is Moses known for?
fighting the battle of Jericho
making the first covenant with God
receiving the Ten Commandments
building the first temple in Jerusalem
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The Hebrews did not believe their leaders were gods. How did this belief affect their daily lives?
They had a hard time competing with other religions.
They believed in many gods leading their people.
They had very few people to serve as leaders.
They believed in equality among people.
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The way people were divided into social classes in Hindu society.
Reincarnation
Social Pyramid
Four Noble Truths
Caste System
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Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Joy is achieved by praying.
Only death ends people's cravings.
Only Brahmins reach enlightenment.
Suffering is caused by desires.
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a Hebrew leader who led his people out of slavery in Egypt and brought Judaism its fundamental laws.
David
Abraham
Mr. Egbert
Moses
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An ideal state of happiness and peace
Nirvana
Ascetic
Edict
Caste System
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Buddhism's Eightfold Path is similar to Hinduism's
Caste System
Vedas
Dharma
Brahman
