Buddhism and Hinduism: Lesson 8

Buddha, dharma, and karma are the three jewels of Buddhism

A state of blissful peace without desire or suffering

In Hinduism, which god is the creator god?

The destroyer god

What were among the insights the Buddha had when he achieved enlightenment?

Liberation from reincarnation

Along with washing away bad karma, Hindus believe the Ganges can do what?

Why did Siddhartha Gautama give up life as a prince?

What percent of South Asians practice Buddhism?

How many Buddhists are there in the world?

The path open to people of any caste

Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

What were priests known as in the caste system?

What is a fixed social class into which a person is born?

According to Hinduism, death is not final and Hindus expect to be reborn many times

The name "Buddha" means "the enlivened one"

The first Gupta ruler

This is the sacred text of Hinduism

Sacred hymns

Which type of Buddhism is the "meditation school?"

Hinduism is the ___________ largest religion in the world.

To calm or clear the mind

In what country did Hinduism begin?

What does the word "Aryan" mean?

What jobs did the Dalits (untouchables) do?

What is the oldest form of Buddhism?

Who was born in Northeastern India and raised in great luxury to be a king?

What man is considered father of India?

What river do millions of Hindus bathe in every year?

What two cities did archaeologists discover in the 1920s?

What are the two causes of suffering in Hinduism?

Hinduism began in Nepal

How many Buddhist are there in the United States?

What did flooding, drought, and overgrazing do?

The release or liberation in Hinduism

What is the affect of a person's actions in this and previous lives

According to Hinduism, when the soul finally escapes the karmic cycle, what happens?

The rebirth of a soul in a new body

According to Hinduism, people can be reborn as plants, animals, or humans

A long story of heroes told in verse