The goal of every Norseman is to

die in battle so he can reach Valhalla

Which of the following bestdescribes the relationship between the Vedic texts and the Vedas?

Vedic texts were acollection of thoughts about the Vedas.

According to Buddha, how could people reach Nirvana?

by following the eight-fold path

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

a prince who became known as the Buddha

Hinduism taught that each person has a duty to

accept his or her place in the world

In Greek Mythology, Zeus is

saved from being eaten by this father

According to Hindu tradition, after a person dies,

They are reborn in a new physical form

How has Buddhism spread throughout the world?

Buddhist missionaries and trade

Which of the following describes Theravada Buddhism?

Theravada Buddhists follow the Buddha's teacings exactly

According to early Hindu Teachings, women

were not permitted to study the Vedas

Greek and Roman Mythology....

helped believers make sense of the world around them

In what way is Buddhism different from all other world religions?

Buddhists do not worship a "god"

studbud

Religion II

25 termsStudBud Administration768 plays

secondary religions

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
What is the largest religion in India today?
Buddhism
Animism
Jainism
Hinduism
2
The goal of every Norseman is to
die in battle so he can reach Valhalla
grow to six feet tall so he can be a great warrior
Live to olde age and pass wisdom to his grandchildren
be a great king
3
Which of the following bestdescribes the relationship between the Vedic texts and the Vedas?
The Vedas described howAryans should use the Vedic texts
The Vedas were based on theteachings in the Vedic texts.
Vedic texts contained thesame sacred hymns as the Vedas
Vedic texts were acollection of thoughts about the Vedas.
4
According to Buddha, how could people reach Nirvana?
by following the eight-fold path
by practicing nonviolence
by reincarnation into a higher form
by accepting their place in the world
5
Buddha was a god in ancient India
False
True
6
In the Norse religion, the end of the world is
Ragnarok
signalled by winter lasting 3 years
started by the murder of Odin's son
all of these
7
Siva the Destroyer and Vishnu the Preserver are examples of
Hindu Gods
Buddha's early Followers
Gupta Rulers
Bob's Whacky Neighbors
8
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
The Greatest Buddhist warrior of all time
a prince who became known as the Buddha
the first Dalai Lama
The original lead singer from Pink Floyd
9
Hinduism taught that each person has a duty to
practice nonviloence
meditate daily
accept his or her place in the world
spread the teachings of the Vedas
10
In the Norse religion, where do gods live?
Asgard
Iceland
Kiev
Valhalla
11
In Greek Mythology, Zeus is
saved from being eaten by this father
afraid of thunderstorms (needs a thunder buddy)
the first god created
the ruler of land, sea and underworld
12
In Greek Mythology, children always seem to do what their parents say
True
False
13
According to Hindu tradition, after a person dies,
They are reborn in a new physical form
They achieve Moksha or salvation
Their soul becomes part of the Universe
They approach the throne of Vishnu
14
In Hinduism, people are reborn into physical forms.The form one is born into depends on one's
Bob's will
dharma.
moksha
karma.
15
In the Norse religion, who is the head god?
Bob
Odin
Osiris
Zeus
16
In the Norse religioin, what is Yggdrasil?
the tree of life
the troll that Beowolf killed
the name of Odin's daughter
the dragon of Trundor
17
In the Norse religion, which of the nine levels of the world do humans live in?
Jam
Midgard
jotunhelm
muspelheim
18
The Dalai Lama is the leader of
Tibetan Buddhists
Dalain Buddhists
Theravada Buddhists
all Buddhists around the world
19
How has Buddhism spread throughout the world?
the internet
Buddhist warriors conquered new land
Communist countries prefer Buddhism
Buddhist missionaries and trade
20
Which of the following describes Theravada Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhism is the largest branch of Buddhism Today
Theravada Buddhists follow the Buddha's teacings exactly
Theravada Buddhists have rejected the Buddha's teachings
21
The goal of every Buddhist is
to reach Valhalla
to reach Nirvana
for all of the people of the world to be happy
for all of the people of the world to become Buddhist
22
According to early Hindu Teachings, women
could not attain salvation in their current lives
should not be restriced
were equal to men (haha)
were not permitted to study the Vedas
23
Greek and Roman Mythology....
are two completely different beliefs
believe that there is only one God
were created by the Chinese
helped believers make sense of the world around them
24
In what way is Buddhism different from all other world religions?
Buddhists do not worship a "god"
Buddhists must always wear orange robes
Buddhists are all Kung Fu Masters
Buddhists never try to convert new members
25
Gaea and Uranus had children who were
the stars in the night sky
Zeus and Hera
twelve giants
invisible fairies

Religion II Flashcards | StudBud