Hinduism/Buddhism Quiz Review

Question 1

Siddhartha Gautama questioned the meaning of his life in the Kshatriya caste. He was a ______.

Accepted Answer

prince

Question 2

Which social class had the greatest influence over others and performed rituals for the gods?

Accepted Answer

Brahmins

Question 3

"Enlightened One"--

Accepted Answer

Buddha

Question 4

Who is the king who converted to Buddhism and created temples and schools in India?

Accepted Answer

Asoka

Question 5

Religions in India, from oldest to newest, are:

Accepted Answer

Brahmanism, Hinduism, Buddhism

Question 6

Going without food is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

fasting

Question 7

Who invaded India and developed a system of strict social classes?

Accepted Answer

Aryans

Question 8

Focusing one's mind on spiritual ideas and thinking peaceful thoughts is called ________.

Accepted Answer

meditation

Question 9

rulers and warriors in Hinduism

Accepted Answer

Kshatriyas

Question 10

Buddhists who follow THE exact teaching of Buddha are called:

Accepted Answer

THEravada

Question 11

What are the guiding principles of Buddha's teachings that talk about suffering called?

Accepted Answer

The Four Noble Truths

Question 12

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

reincarnation

Question 13

Hindus used ___________ to determine each person's rank in society.

Accepted Answer

castes

Question 14

True or False? Breaking rules in Brahmanism could result in death.

Accepted Answer

False-but one could be banned from their home or caste

Question 15

_______ is the effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul.

Accepted Answer

Karma

Question 16

laborers and non-Aryans

Accepted Answer

Sudras

Question 17

True or False? According to the beliefs of Buddhism, nirvana is a state of perfect peace.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

priests in Brahmanism/Hinduism caste system

Accepted Answer

Brahmins

Question 19

The method for overcoming ignorance and desire-the way to reach nirvana-is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

Eightfold Path

Question 20

These MAY interpret Buddha's teachings and is the largest group of Buddhists today are called:

Accepted Answer

MAYhayana

Question 21

farmers, craftspeople, and traders in the caste system

Accepted Answer

Vaisyas

Question 22

What is the oldest of the four collections of hymns and poems of the Aryans called?

Accepted Answer

Rigveda

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