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

Buddhists do not worship a "god"

Hinduism taught that each person has a duty to

accept his or her place in the world

According to Buddha, how could people reach Nirvana?

by following the eight-fold path

According to early Hindu Teachings, women

were not permitted to study the Vedas

Which of the following describes Theravada Buddhism?

Theravada Buddhists follow the Buddha's teacings exactly

How has Buddhism spread throughout the world?

Buddhist missionaries and trade

In Greek Mythology, Zeus is

saved from being eaten by this father

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

a prince who became known as the Buddha

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

Vedic texts were acollection of thoughts about the Vedas.

The goal of every Norseman is to

die in battle so he can reach Valhalla

Greek and Roman Mythology....

helped believers make sense of the world around them

According to Hindu tradition, after a person dies,

They are reborn in a new physical form

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

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