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Hinduism developed from varied traditions based on the __________ texts.
Taoist
Biblical
Vedic
Koran
2
Siddhartha Gautama received the title of Buddha because he _________.
left his life as a prince
began to spread his teachings
achieved enlightenment
advocated the ascetic life
3
Many Hindus subscribe to ________ as the highest or ultimate reality.
Shakti
Shiva
Atman
Brahma
4
The ultimate reality of Brahminism and Hinduism is known as ________.
Mohammed
God
Brahman
Allah
5
Siddhartha Gautama was transformed into the Buddha after he _________.
renounced his life as Prince
achieved Enlightenment
began a life of ascetic study
left his family’s palace
6
____________ were responsible for passing the Vedas and other information to the next generation.
Mothers
Fathers
Teachers
Priests
7
The 4 Noble Truths: Life is full of suffering, Suffering is caused by bad actions, People can end suffering, _________
Good people must cause suffering to evil people.
Certain actions must be followed to end suffering.
Suffering comes from spending time thinking rather than doing.
Suffering stops when people become wealthy.
8
The Aryans’ views of Brahmanism blended with the spirituality of people from the _________ Valley to form Hinduism.
Indus
Blue Moon
Jiuzhaigou
Yangtze
9
Which teaching is a central belief in the practice of Buddhism?
Achieving enlightenment ends the cycle of suffering and rebirth.
One can be saved by offering sacrifices.
Members must perform ceremonies to honor ancestors.
There is only one true god.
10
After years searching for an end to suffering, Siddhartha Gautama sat down under the Bodhi Tree and received_____.
Enlightenment
Courage
Wealth
Justice
11
Which statement best reflects a teaching of Buddhism?
The end of suffering can be found in following the Eightfold Path.
Studying the Vedas leads one to a belief in a single god.
Church law limits religious leadership to single men
One can achieve life after death through faith in a loving god.
12
What is a basic teaching of Hinduism?
The human race is superior to other living things.
Humans are born with original sin.
Humans are bound to earth forever.
The human spirit exists beyond the body and mind.
13
The major Hindu texts were written in ________.
Sanskrit
Urdu
Latin
Aryan
14
Key to the teachings of the Buddha is that the root of all suffering is __________.
change
anger
desire
knowledge
15
The Buddha, the Dhamma (or the law), and the Sangha (or the Buddhist Community) are together known as __________.
“The Three Precepts”
“The Triple Gem”
“The Three Universal Truths”
“The Triple Paramita”
16
Asoka sent missionaries outside of India, The Mauryas believed in this religion and spread it, what religion is this?
Hinduism
Taoism
Islam
Buddhism
17
“Buddha” is a Sanskrit word meaning _________.
“One Without Suffering”
“He who is Light”
“The Awakened One”
“Enlightened Soul”
18
The Vedas were passed down from one generation to the next through __________.
plays
the written word
oral traditions
dances
19
For Siddhartha Gautama, his search for enlightenment was triggered by his...
introduction to the teachings of Judaism.
life in a religious community.
belief that his life lacked meaning.
religious experiences while traveling in China.
20
The Brahmans consider the __________ to be divine communications from the god Brahma to seers called rishis.
Vedas
Bhagavad Gita
Upanishads
Sutras
21
All things change, when we accept those changes and accept suffering, we can reach true peace. What religion is this?
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
22
Siddhartha Gautama and his family were members of the ____ caste, which is comprised primarily of priests and academics.
Kshatriya
Shudra
Brahmin
Vaishya
23
What does the term “Buddha” mean?
Savior
Noble Leader
Ruler
Awakened One
24
The soul or true self of a Hindu is known as _______.
Atman
Shakti
Brahma
Shiva
25
The sacred writings of Hinduism are called the
Torah.
Bible.
Talmud.
Vedas.
26
Which religious leader was born about 563 BCE in India, practiced meditation, and found relief from suffering
Confucius
Zoroaster
Siddhartha Gautama
Lao Tzu
27
The three major gods in the Hindu religion are __________.
Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
Sekhmet, Bast, and Isis
Thor, Odin, and Freya
28
Wandering the countryside for many years and learning spiritual principles, what religion did Siddhartha Gautama found?
Judaism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
29
The Vedic religion was practiced by the _____________.
Anglo-Indians
Indo-Aryans
Chinese
Japanese
30
Based on the map, what conclusion can be drawn about the origins and spread of Buddhism?
Buddhism began in Japan and spread westward into Asia.
Buddhism began in Europe and spread to the Middle East.
Buddhism began in China and spread to India.
Buddhism began in India and spread throughout Asia.
31
Based on the map, which modern day country northwest of India did Buddhism spread to via the Silk Road?
Sri Lanka
China
Vietnam
Afghanistan
32
Additional prominent themes in Hinduism are ____, Samsara , and Yogas.
Karma
Artha
Ahimsa
Dharma
33
Which letter shows the location where Hinduism began?
A
D
B
C
34
__________ is the belief that it is wrong to injure any living thing.
Kama
Dharma
Ahimsa
Artha
35
What religion includes the teachings related to karma, rebirth, and suffering?
Taoism
Judaism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
36
The BEST description of the main goal of those who practice Hinduism is __________.
to unite their soul with Brahman
to go to Mecca
to go to church
to follow the 10 commandments
37
Which of these experiences most affected the beliefs of Siddhartha Gautama?
He belonged to a royal family.
He grew up in a palace.
He saw sick and dying people.
He stayed in one place.
38
At the core of the Buddha’s teachings are the Four Noble ________:
Truths
Paths
Sacrifices
Lives
39
A primary theme in Hinduism is the four Puruṣārthas, which include ______, Artha, Kama, and Moksha
Samsara
Dharma
Avesta
Ahimsa