Hinduism/Buddhism

Belief system; Buddha sets followers on path to Enlightenment

The Holy texts or “Books of Knowledge;” tell how Hindus should live

What is another word for reincarnation?

being at one with the universe; final goal of Buddhist

What were the basic rules or doctrines that people follow in Buddhism?

This prince gave up his lavish life and became known as Buddha

set of teachings on the proper way to live, according to Buddha

What three things was Siddhartha shielded from?

this religion is one of the world’s oldest & began w/ the Aryan invasion in India.

Buddha's teachings and other important teachings are recorded in a collection of texts called the

Who are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?

What is the Hindu celebration of color known as?

What does the word Buddha mean?

Why would someone be reincarnated as a member of the Brahmin caste?

What is a caste?

What are the good and bad actions that affect a person in the next life?

What is the release from the pain and suffering of rebirth & becoming one with the universal spirit in Hinduism called?

The cycle of birth, death and rebirth is called

What types of jobs did Dalit or Untouchables perform?