Indian Belief Systems

A person who gives up worldly pleasures is called an

Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?

This is the belief that the actions in your life have an effect, either good or bad.

The writings of Hinduism are written in what language?

Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to

What is dharma?

Hinduism based on the teachings of one specific person.

What happened when Siddhartha was 29?

Hinduism is polytheistic.

Which image best represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death?

What does "Buddha" mean?

Siddhartha took a path to enlightenment that was a balance between extreme life styles. This path was also called the

The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called

Siddhartha's father wanted to prevent his son from

Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

Who were the Aryans?

When Siddhartha reached enlightenment and discovered the Four Noble Truths, he became known as the

What two possible futures did the Hindu priests predict for Prince Siddhartha?

The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are

In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?

The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of

The three forms of suffering that Siddhartha encountered were