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