World Cultures Topic 3 Lesson 2 - Origins of Hinduism & Buddhism

The set of rules each Hindu must follow is called The Noble Eightfold Path.

Hindus believe the Ganges River has healing powers.

Brahma, Vishnu, Siva

Hindus have more than 33,000 of these...

What is the ultimate goal in life for Hindus?

Epics

Meditation to achieve enlightenment

Dharma

The word "ahimsa" means nonviolence.

Social groups based on birth are called what?

Life expectancy rates are lower in India than the U.S. and Europe because of disease.

Which religion teaches the Four Noble Truths?

Brahman priests are a part of which religion?

Hinduism has a holy book (like the Bible or Koran).

Which group reads the Vedas?

Belief that every deed in this life affects your fate in the next life is called what?

To achieve nirvana, the Buddha taught people to follow what?

According to many in India, the purpose of marriage is to move up in the caste system.

The number of nuclear families is increasing in India, especially in which areas?

Outcastes were also called Untouchables and ranked below the lowest caste.

What has risen in India as a result of training teachers, printing textbooks, and building schools?

Both Hindus and Buddhists strictly follow the caste system.

Mahayana, Theravada, and Zen are all sects of what religion?

The Ramayana is the longest poem ever written.

Who founded Buddhism?

Over 1,000 languages and dialects are spoken in India - more than in any other part of the world.

Eliminating all desire and becoming one with the universe is called what?

What warriors were thought to bring Hinduism to India?

What is the most popular religion in India?

Long poems containing many Hindu ideas are called what?

The collection of ancient Aryan hymns, prayers and magic spells is called what?

In rural areas, daughters are preferred at birth because they will work on the land and take care of their parents.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

The caste system determined...

Most Hindus believe that a person’s caste was a result of karma.

Caste differences are less noticeable in small villages.

The rebirth of the soul in various forms is called what?

Buddhism has none of these...

Most Hindus are monotheistic.

What is the most common language among educated people across India?

Which religion believes in karma determining reincarnation?

Where do most Hindus worship?

What is a sect?