World Religions Review - Hinduism and Buddhism

Question 1

Religious text that derived from commentaries on the Hindu Vedas:

Accepted Answer

Upanishads

Question 2

Due to the goddess Purusha, "the feet" would've represented what group under the caste system?

Accepted Answer

Untouchables

Question 3

The name of the creator of Hinduism

Accepted Answer

Unknown

Question 4

Philosophical texts used by Buddhists to guide their holy path:

Accepted Answer

Tipitaka

Question 5

The form of religion that worships many gods

Accepted Answer

polytheism

Question 6

Hindu "protector of the Universe":

Accepted Answer

Vishnu

Question 7

The Hindu term for a soul's good or bad deeds

Accepted Answer

karma

Question 8

Hindu's most holy God:

Accepted Answer

Brahma

Question 9

The name of the original Buddha

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 10

The name of the religion that believes ALL beings possess a soul

Accepted Answer

Jainism

Question 11

The process of fulfilling one's role in your prescribed caste is:

Accepted Answer

dharma

Question 12

How did Buddhism spread?

Accepted Answer

by Relocation Diffusion along the Silk Road

Question 13

The eight-fold path was:

Accepted Answer

a list of rules that helped a person reject sorrow & desire.

Question 14

The Hindu term used for the process of rebirth

Accepted Answer

Reincarnation

Question 15

In Hinduism, the process of actually getting reincarnated into your next life is called:

Accepted Answer

samsara

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