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Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism
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Which of these four religions would MOST closely be associated with non-violence (ahimsa)?
Jainism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
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Buddhism and Hinduism have the following in common:
They include a belief in dharma.
They seek an end to reincarnation.
They include a belief in karma.
They seek salvation.
3
This site is holy to:
Hindus
Sikhs
Jains
Buddhists
4
This site is holy to:
Buddhists
Hindus
Sikhs
Jains
5
Why did Siddartha Gautama leave his young wife and son?
He was dissatisfied with her family.
He didn't think she could learn to reach Nirvana.
They were a form of attachment to this world.
During the gender reveal he was really hoping for a girl.
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Moksha is:
The Hindu name for salvation.
The end to the cycle of birth and rebirth in Hinduism.
Both.
Neither.
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Which religion blends ideology from Islam with that of Hinduism?
Jainism
Sikhism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
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Brahma, Brahman, Brahmin??? Explain
Brahma - Limitless Reality / Brahman - Creator / Brahmin - High Caste
Brahma - Creator / Brahman - Limitless Reality / Brahmin - Destroyer
Brahma - Destroyer / Brahman - Limitless Reality / Brahmin - High Caste
Brahma - Creator / Brahman - Limitless Reality / Brahmin - High Caste
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How does Hindu karma differ from Buddhist karma?
Hindu karma is tied to caste which Buddhist karma is not
Buddhist karma alone determines all aspects of your life
Buddhist karma is tied to caste while Hindu karma is not
Hindu karma is the only one that is the path to Nirvana
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Mahayana Buddhism differs from Theraveda in that Mahayana Buddhism:
Does not worship Buddha as a savior.
Makes Nirvana attainable to non-monks and non-nuns.
Follows the Eightfold Path.
Makes Nirvana attainable only through self-effort.
11
"Unclean" jobs in India such as cremation tend to be completed by which caste?
Untouchable
Vaisya
Kshatriya
Sudra
12
Hinduism has its first origins with the:
Greek conquering of the Indus valley under Alexander.
The enlightenment of Siddartha Gautama.
Aryan migration into the Indus valley around 1500 B.C.
The collision of Sikhism and Islam during the 16th century.
13
The divine spark (soul) within each of us according to Hinduism is:
Kama.
Atman.
Artha.
Samsara.
14
In Hinduism, the social duty that may include caste responsibilities is:
Dharma
Karma
Kama
Veda
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The sum of your actions in previous lives that affects rebirth is:
Veda
Karma
Dharma
Artha
16
Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism all share the following in common.
They follow the 4 Noble Truths.
They deny the existence of caste.
They deny the existence of karma.
They worship at the Golden Temple.
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The main teachers of Sikhism were:
Gurus.
Diviners.
Monks.
Ascetics.
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The oral tradition of transmitting the ancient texts of Hinduism is called __________ chanting.
Ashram
Karmic
Vedic
Dharmic
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Which of the following is NOT a Noble Truth?
To end suffering, follow your Dharma in a detached manner.
Life is full of suffering.
The cause of suffering is selfish wordly desires
To end suffering, end your selfish worldly desires.
20
Which do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Neither
Karma
Both
Dharma
21
The great king Ashoka of the Mauryan Dynasty in the 3rd Century B.C. is famous for his:
Adoption of Jainism and spreading if outside India.
Adoption of Buddhism and spreading the faith actively.
Destruction of Hindu temples and adopting Islam.
Violent and bloody warfare throughout his life.
22
What is the highest caste of the caste system?
Vaisyas
Sudras
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
23
In Hinduism there are / is ______ path(s) to salvation.
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4
1
infinite
24
The Four Noble Truths are:
The first teachings of the Buddha.
What Ashoka developed as a set of laws for his kingdom.
A correct path to Moksha.
What Guru Nanak learned when Islam entered India.
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The sacred river of the Hindus is the:
Nile
Indus
Mullica
Ganges
