Eastern Religions - Unit 1

Which of these is not a part of the Eight-Fold Path?

Which one of these is NOT a level in the traditional Indian caste system?

One of the four epochs in the Hindu cycle of time.

Religious holidays that mark significant events in the lives of the gurus are known as _____________.

They are enlightened humans who choose to stay on this earthly plain to assist others in achieving nirvana.

In Hindu teachings this is the one universal soul

Nirvana literally means _____________.

Guru _______ was said to have been swept into heaven for three days to receive revelations from god.

Anything that distracts the believer from God.

Buddhist Metta meditation is designed to encourage what?

This word translates to dissatisfaction or suffering.

The most renowned festival in Buddhism is the _________ , which is a celebration of the Buddha’s birthday.

The second of the Four Noble Truths.

In the Sikh cremation ceremony who lights the funeral pyre?

This is the first of the Four Noble Truths

What kind of meditation teaches the practitioner to observe what is happening and not react to it?

The Hindu god __________ is known as the protector/defender of Hindu believers.   

The Sikh holy book opens with the sentence "Ik Onkar," which means what?

This term, also known as reincarnation, refers to a soul moving from one body or lifetime to another.

How were the Sikh Gurus chosen?

A person who is caught up or focused on themselves is called _____________ which means facing toward desires.

The Guru Nanak was, at first, a government worker who eventually became utterly disgusted by what?

The __________ are the foundation of Hindu teachings.

In Hindu teaching, ___________ has a direct influence on the caste you are born into in your next life.

Guru Harkishan became Guru at the age of five and died of smallpox at the age of ________ .

Which one of these is not one of the Five Thieves?

Guru Amar Das collected the writings of his predecessors and produced the first edition of this sacred text.

This name, adopted by the first members of the Khalsa, is very often added to a Sikh boy's given name.

The ___________ are books of philosophical thought written due to many believers' questions about the Vedas.

This is a god in human form that comes to earth to help those struggling with their dharma.

The Hari Mandir is the most famous of these in the world.

Who are the Panj Pyare?

Buddhists believe a persons karma is heavily influenced by their __________.

A small dagger carried by Sikh men as a weapon to defend the oppressed.

This Hindu epic is the world's longest poem it focuses on teaching the importance of staying withing one's dharma.

The langar is a communal meal that takes place how often?  

Building a school for blind children in a poverty stricken community is an example of this.

Which word means to be freed from the cycle of life and death?

After the death of Buddha, his _________ traveled all over Asia teaching his dharma.

The Dalai Lama is the supreme leader of this branch of Buddhism.