Hinduism and Buddhism Quiz

Identify the Hindu God: 

Hindus are expected to marry within their own caste system, some exceptions apply. 

________________ are the skilled workers (merchants/farmers) of the caste system. 

___________ stands for the belief that a person experiences the affects of his or her actions.

Fertility, rebirth, strength, and continuity are central concepts of the Hindu faith. 

The Hindu caste system is very similar to the U.S. class system. 

The formal name of the "caste system" 

The Aryan tribes that invaded the Indus Valley were not agricultural people. 

Hinduism is the mixture of beliefs/practices from the Aryans and the Indus Valley people.

Researchers use written primary sources (e.g. books) to learn about the Indus Valley peoples. 

Second Noble Truth: Peoples' suffering is caused by desire (e.g.  worldly possessions). 

This is achieved by living a life of religious devotion and moral integrity.

The "Wheel of Life" or the continuous pattern of rebirth, life, and death. 

The most popular form of this god is the "Lord of Dance"-dances in a halo of fire. 

Most Hindu marriages are arranged by the parents (within class). 

Fire is symbolic in most Hindu Rites of Passage. 

First Noble Truth: life is full of pleasure (e.g. happiness) 

To become free of this "wheel" one must be free of desire. 

Unlike most other faiths, Buddhism does not require strict observance of custom. 

The Indian government approves of the caste system.

Is the "preserver" who seeks balance between good and evil powers in the universe. 

As the result of inter-caste marriages, __________ are formed. 

Identify this Hindu God: 

Followers of the Hindu religion commonly devote themselves to one god (personal deity). 

Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path? 

is the "destroyer" or "purifier" 

Third Noble Truth: It is impossible to end suffering. 

This god has four faces to represent the four corners of the universe. 

The Hindu "Ceremony of the Sacred Thread" symbolizes the passage into: ____________.

_________________ are warriors or kings in the caste system. 

___________________ are servants in the caste system. 

Hinduism is a monotheistic religion. 

This god returns to earth in different forms (or avatars) in either animal or human form.

The Indus peoples were dependent on the nourishment and renewal of the Indus River. 

Is defined as the ultimate moral balance of all things. 

Is a mystical creator; supreme presence or God, all other gods originate from him.

Identify the Hindu God:

One can reach the "Middle Way" by following the Ten-Fold Path.

Fourth Noble Truth: through changes in behavior and thinking, one can reach a new awakening. 

Heaven: Christians as ___________: Hindus 

Water is sacred to the Hindu culture. 

________________ are high priests who determined class order by using Vedic hymns.  

This primary source is a collection of hymns pertaining to Hindu beliefs.  

suffering is also known as _______________

these people are called "Dalits" 

Buddha believed all humans are caught in this "Wheel of Karma." 

The untouchables are respected among the four main caste "classes."

good thoughts/actions in one life and liberate a person in the next life (move up classes). 

The Hindu Caste System is based on ______________________

Polytheism is the belief in many gods (or goddesses). 

Buddhists want to eliminate Dukkha, end Karma and reach Nirvana. 

_____________________ is a state of no suffering, desire, or sense of self. 

Monotheism is the belief in many gods (or goddesses).