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1
The 2nd Noble Truth states that we suffer because ___.
we're not united with Brahman.
suffering is the only way to earn salvation.
we have desires/wants.
we deserve it.
2
For Hindus, the purpose of reincarnation is so that they can __.
gain wisdom.
keep trying to build perfect karma.
be prosperous.
reach Nirvana
3
___ means "enlightened one."
Nirvana
Siddhartha
Aryan
Buddha
4
All of the Hindu gods are aspects of the supreme god, Brahman.
True
False
5
Hindu holy books
Aryans
Harappans
Vedas
Monsoons
6
Of the 5 major world religions, which is oldest?
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
7
The Aryans were ___.
Hindu gods.
dark-skinned Harappan farmers.
untouchables.
nomadic, light-skinned invaders.
8
How can a Hindu achieve moksha?
by following the Eightfold Path
by following his dharma and having perfect karma
by observing the teachings of the Buddha
by gaining enlightenment
9
A "precept" is a principle or rule to live by.
False
True
10
These Indus Valley people were conquered by the Aryans.
The Harappans
The Egyptians
The Greeks
The Israelites
11
Siddhartha Gautama was born as a prince in India.
True
False
12
How did Hinduism develop as a religion?
It began with "the Great Renunciation."
It's the result of 1000s of years of cultural diffusion.
It was started by the god Shiva at the Ganges River.
It began when the Buddha gained enlightenment.
13
The sum of all of a person's good and bad deeds make up his ___.
karma
dharma
samsara
atman
14
The 3rd Noble Truth states that we can stop suffering if we ___.
build good karma.
follow our dharma.
stop desiring.
accept our caste.
15
The cycle of reincarnation never ends.
True
False
16
____ determines the quality of a person's next life.
Samsara
Dharma
Moksha
Karma
17
This pic represents ___.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Buddhism.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Hinduism.
an Aum, the symbol of Buddhism.
an Aum, the symbol of Hinduism.
18
This pic represents ___.
an Aum, the symbol of Buddhism.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Hinduism.
an Aum, the symbol of Hinduism.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Buddhism.
19
___ is when an individual's soul (atman) unites with the universe's soul (Brahman).
Nirvana
Karma
Samsara
Moksha
20
The Hindu word for "reincarnation" is ___.
dharma
Brahman
samsara
pariah
21
Why are many Hindus vegetarian?
Some Hindu gods are in animal form
They believe humans can be reincarnated as animals.
All of these are correct.
They believe animals have souls.
22
Once you have bad karma, you're doomed--there's no way to improve it.
False
True
23
According to the 1st Noble Truth of Buddhism, all life is ___.
a cosmic joke.
beautiful.
eternal.
suffering.
24
___ are at the highest level of the caste system.
Pariah
Brahmins/Priests
Kings/Warriors
Merchants/Artisans
25
The section of the Ganges River at Varanasi is the holiest site in Hinduism.
True
False
26
The Buddha approved of the caste system.
True
False
27
A person's dharma is unique and is based on things like personality, gender, age, caste, etc.
True
False
28
The soul of the universe and supreme god of Hinduism is ___.
Samsara
Brahman
Pariah
Dharma
29
"Aryan" means ___.
hightest caste
untouchable
enlightened one
noble or noble one
30
Core beliefs/practices of Buddhism include ___.
simplicity
all of these are correct
compassion
kindness
31
Who founded the religion of Hinduism?
The Dalai Lama
The Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama
There is no one person who started the religion.
32
The Harappan civilization is known for ___.
uniform streets
extensive city planning.
all of these choices.
sophisticated plumbing.
33
A person's dharma is his path in life--his sacred duty.
True
False
34
The __ are social outcasts or "untouchables."
pariah
Aryans
monsoons
Brahmins
35
Most of the people in this unit lived ___.
in the Indus River Valley.
in the Nile River Valley
in the Fertile Crescent
in Africa
36
Meditation is important to both Hindus and Buddhists.
False
True
37
What is the spiritual goal of every Hindu?
to reach the Brahmin level of the caste system
to meet the Dalai Lama
to achieve enlightenment
to unite their soul (atman) with the universe's soul (Brahman)
38
A __ is a rigid (inflexible) system of social organization.
caste system
class system
Varna
pariah
39
This word means "release from suffering."
Nirvana
Buddha
Moksha
Samsara
40
Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha.
True
False
41
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Precepts?
Don't do drugs or drink enough to cloud your mind.
Don't harm or kill any living being.
Do not lie or be unkind.
Honor your mother and father.
