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1
Where does human suffering come from?
keeping what we like and already have
From being hurt by someone you love
From nature
wanting what we cannot have & not wanting what we do have
2
Why do Hindus believe people need many different ways of approaching god?
people are different
some people speak different languages
people don’t coexist
their ancestors are Egyptian
3
What is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular?
Buddha was an attractive person
Buddha was a bossy person.
Buddhism did not accept the caste system.
Buddhism was only for smart people.
4
The goal of Buddhists is Nirvana.
Nirvana
is
a life of moderation
becoming enlightened
Reaching Moksha
lasting peace
5
What happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?
His father kicked him out
He wanted to find the reason for suffering
He wanted to be a part of the joy in the world.
His father wanted him to be a great religious leader
6
An important Hindu god or avatar, the Preserver
Brahma
Brahman
Shiva
Vishnu
7
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer?
because they want to.
because they don't go to school.
because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction
because they are mean.
8
What should you do to avoid a life of extreme pleasure or extreme unhappiness?
follow the Middle Way
respect your elders
practice yoga
meditate
9
Which of the following statements best describes the teachings of Buddha?
They remain strongest in India where Buddha lived.
They attracted few followers.
They died out shortly after Buddha died.
They have spread to many parts of Asia.
10
What is the meaning behind this bumper sticker, made up of different religious symbols?
to identify the most powerful religion originated
to show the order in which religions
to live together or coexist without problems
show the number of followers in each religion
11
In order to reach enlightenment the Buddha decided to ______, to focus his mind inward.
sing
pray
meditate
fast
12
What are Buddhists in search of?
Paradise
Heaven
Nirvana
Truth
13
What is the Buddha's real name?
Ganges Khan
Finn
Siddhartha Gautama
Asokac.
14
Before becoming “The Buddha” Siddhartha was a _________.
priest
prince
farmer
soldier
15
A Hindu religious text written in the form of questions and responses.
Atman
Upanishads
Moksha
Vedas
16
A major difference between Hinduism and Buddhism is
Hinduism is no longer practiced in India.
Buddhists believe everyone is equal.
Hindus believe in one God.
Buddhism follows a very strict caste system.
17
Buddha taught that the cure for human suffering was to _______.
exercise and eat healthy food.
give up selfish desires.
worship many gods.
gain wealth through hard work.
18
The Hindu belief of karma related to social classesbecause people
are in a class because of how much money they earn.
are in a class because of how they lived in past lives.
born into a low class can’t improve their karma.
born into a low class can rise to a higher caste.
19
What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
A belief in many gods.
A belief in many lifetimes.
The caste system.
Bathing rituals.
20
An important Hindu god or avatar, the Destroyer
Vishnu
Brahman
Brahma
Shiva
21
If you live with
extremes,
you live with
the idea of being nonviolent
pain, discomfort or sorrow
your parents
too much of something
22
Siddhartha’s followers called him “Buddha”, which means ________.
Sacred One
Chosen One
Brahman
Enlightened One
23
In Hinduism there are 3 _________________which represent a power or quality of Brahman.
deities
people
animals
kings
24
Ultimate Goal for Buddhism
Reach Brahman
Reach Nirvana (Enlightenment)
Reach the afterlife
Reach Canaan
25
Main belief of Buddhism
Reincarnation
.A messiah will come to bring world peace.
Enlightenment
You can end suffering by not being greedy
26
What do Hindus call the universal spirit that is represented in a variety of forms?
Vishnu
Brahman
Karma
Atman
27
According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?
The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.
Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker
Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.
The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.
28
One single spiritual power that resides in all things
Vishnu
Shiva
Brahma
Brahman
29
The idea that people show repect and not act violently toward another living being
samsara
enlightenment
dharma
ahimsa
30
How one behaves in this life effects what will happen in the next life, is known as
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
Samsara
31
What does the Buddha believe will happen if you give up desires for power, wealth and pleasure?
You will have nothing
you will become one with Brahman
You will be free from suffering
you won’t be popular
32
The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called ________.
Karma
Deities
Samsara
Dharma
33
To change your status in the _____ a person would have to rely on reincarnation.
government
audience
family
caste system
34
How is the Hindu belief of karma related to the caste system?
People born into a low caste can rise to a higher caste.
People are in a caste because of how much money they earn.
People born into a low caste can’t improve their karma
People are in a caste due to how they lived in past lives.
35
Main belief of Hinduism
Reincarnation
Becoming one with Brahman
follow the caste system
Cows are holy
36
What does the 8 fold path consist of?
Right decisions, choices, livelihood, no talking, be crazy
Right thought, action, livelihood, effort, concentration etc
8 things that a dude said one day under a tree
8 items important to the Caste System.
37
Hindus & Buddhists believe in ___, the rebirth of the soul in the body of another living being.
samsara
ahimsa
reincarnation
karma
38
A Hindu’s ________or love and loyalty to a personal god brings them closer to Brahman.
friendship
avatar
devotion
ahimsa
39
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
self-determination and democracy
maintaining the caste system and providing education
competition and financial success
40
What did Siddhartha Gautama see in his travels that upset him?
He saw too many people that needed to bathe.
He saw beggars, people who were ill and broken down by age
He saw too many homes that needed to be repaired.
people stealing from the poor and giving to the rich.
41
Hinduism is a _________ religion.
polytheistic
monotheistic
42
In Hinduism, the creator is called
Shiva
Brahman
Brahma
Vishnu
43
How do Buddhists live the Middle Way?
Avoid a life of extreme pleasure or extreme unhappiness.
Follow the path through the Himalayas.
Practice different yoga's
Gain wealth through hard work.
44
What would best represents Samsara, the Hindu cycle of birth, death, & rebirth?
a dog
a tree
a wheel
a pyramid
45
What helps Hindus free the soul from the cares of the world and unite with Brahman?
fasting
yoga
meditation
dancing
46
The endless cycle of reincarnation is called____________________.
ahimsa
samsara
karma
dharma
47
Whys was Prince, Siddhartha Gautama given the name Buddha, the enlightened one?
He lived life in moderation
He found understanding
He was suffering
He discoverd the truth
48
______ is made up of the all good and evil that a person has done in their past lives.
samsara
ahimsa
karma
dharma
49
Each social class or Varna has its own _______,
religious duties
Hindus need to follow.
samsara
dharma
caste
devotion
50
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and nirvana are associated with the religion of
Confucianism
Hinduism
Daoism
Buddhism
51
Buddha encouraged his followers to become ________, and spread their beliefs to others.
missionaries
traders
pirates
astronauts
52
Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw
wealth.
greed.
happiness.
suffering.
53
Which of the following is a basic Buddhist belief?
all of these options
embracing people from any level of society
reaching enlightenment
teaching simple principles
54
This religion believes that the way to stop suffering is to stop desire.
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
55
Siddhartha took a path to enlightenment that was a balance between extreme life styles.
This path was also called the “middle way.”
This path was also called the “high road.”
This path was also called the “low road.”e
This path was also called the “final path.”
56
Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to
learn about Buddhism and pass a test for enlightenment.
find truth and freedom from suffering.
have a strong understanding of all religions.
understand how people from other cultures lived.
57
Siddhartha Gautama _________ and meditated under a fig tree, they say he didn’t eat for 49 days
prayed
fasted
sang
danced
58
If a Hindu achieves
Moshka
, they have
lived without extreme happiness or unhappiness
followed the eightfold path
studied ideas about knowledge, truth, and meaning of life
found freedom from reincarnation & become one with Brahman
59
How do Buddhists live the Middle Way?
The endless wheel of reincarnation.
A path through the Himalayas.
Follow the Eightfold Path to nirvana
Another word for the Indus River
60
One way in which Hinduism differs from the other major religions is _______.
it has developed fairly recently.
it has not attracted many followers
believers rely on a single sacred book
it has no single founder.
61
1. leaves his family 2. lived a life of luxury 3.reaches enlightenment 4. sees suffering
4,1,2,3
2,4,3,1
1,2,4,3,
2,4,1,3
62
If someone is concerned with your
welfare,
they care about
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
one single spiritual power that resides in all things
knowledge or beliefs.
your destiny
63
What does it mean to be enlightened?
you changed your hair color
you understand
you can see in the dark
you are happy
64
According to Buddha the cause of suffering was
Not being able to leave the house
Desire or want
A life of moderation
Not achieving enlightenment
65
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Five Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Four Noble Truths
