Buddhism and Hindusim

Multiple Choice

Buddhism is a religion but it is also considered

• a way of life

• a way to write stories

Multiple Choice

Prince Gautama mediated under a tree for 49 days until he found "enlightenment". Buddhism includes the word "budhi" which means

• to sleep

• to eat

• to awaken

Multiple Choice

Nirvana means to attain enlightenment by becoming one with God. (True or False?)

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

Dukkah, Samudaya, Nirodha, and Magga are known by Buddhists as

• The Five Noble Truths

• The Four Noble Truths

• Dharma

• Nirvana

Multiple Choice

Self-control, morality and _________ are the ways to reach Nirvana.

• meditation

• prayer

• fasting

• eating

Multiple Choice

How many Dalai Lamas have there been?

• 14

• 40

• 24

• 34

Multiple Choice

Hinduism is the world's oldest religion, does not have a founder, and is thought to be a

• way of praying

• way of life

• way of teaching

Multiple Choice

What are Vedas?

• vegetables that only Hindus eat

• a type of prayer

• a collection of scriptures that outline Hindu beliefs

• Hindu gods

Multiple Choice

While Hindus believe that a deity does not have a particular form, but rather is something that is present everywhere, they do recognize other gods and goddesses. (True or False?)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Dharma is

• a person's designated duty.

• a religion.

• a type of god.

Multiple Choice

Yoga is one way in which people can attain a state of liberation, also known as

• Money

• Moska

• Holy Trinity

Multiple Choice

Buddhism and Hinduism agree on karma, dharma, moksha and reincarnation. (True or False?)

• True

• False

Open Ended

What is the most interesting or surprising thing you learned about Hinduism and Buddhism? Use this sentence stem to make a complete sentence. The most interesting or surprising thing that I learned about Hinduism and Buddhism is .............