MIDTERM 2020 World Religions

What does "Buddha" mean?

Sees God as King

Which of these men became the Buddha?

Which Hindu god is the destroyer who can be both wrathful & loving as well as male & female?

See God as Master

Buddhism grew out of which major world religion?

Holy Book is the Torah

What was Buddha's early like like?

Which Hindu god is the creator God?

Which Hindu god is the remover of obstacles?

Which city is considered the holiest city in Hinduism?

Doesn’t just know ABOUT God, but believes they can KNOW God intimately

According to the Hindu belief system, what happens after death?

Sees God as Father

Where did Hinduism originate?

What does the word "Nirvana" mean?

Which of the Hindu gods whispers in your ear at the moment of death if you die in the Hindu holy city?

Believes in the Incarnation

What is the central problem that Hinduism tries to answer?

Which of the Hindu gods had his head chopped off by his father and was given an elephant head in its place?

Which Hindu god is the sustainer who incarnated many times?

The Buddha was silent on questions about _?_.

 Believes that Jesus was a Muslim, but born from a virgin

Believes Mohammad was a prophet

What is the caste system?

What is an Arhat?

Monotheists

The Buddha's father tried to isolate his son from the outside world because he wanted him to become _?_.

Who is understood to be the founder of Hinduism?

What is the central question being addressed by Buddhism?

What tree did the Buddha sit under when he achieved enlightenment?

According to academic sources, what is the Buddhist stance towards the soul?

Which of the following are important to a Buddhist?

What is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism?

What happens once a person reaches nirvana?

In Hinduism, what happens when the balance of good and evil on earth is destroyed?

What is the Buddhist's stance towards God?

Who is the current leader of Hinduism?

Why do Hindus consider the cow sacred?

Believes God is creator

Compared to the other great religions, Hinduism can be described as _?_.

Which Hindu god is the "Great Goddess"?

Which supernatural power did Buddha receive when he attained enlightenment?

 According to the Buddha, his teachings must be _?_.

Holy book is the Qur'an

Prophets in the books of this religion are from the area known as the “Holy Land.”

 Which of the following was encouraged by the Buddha?

What is the oldest sacred Hindu text called?