Hinduism and Buddhism

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of BOTH Hinduism and Buddhism?

• Karma
• Dharma
• Reincarnation
• Began in India

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• Escape Samsara
• Reach Enlightenment
• Follow the Eightfold Path 
• Become one with Brahman

The Four Noble Truths tell Buddhists to end suffering by doing what?

• Following their Dharma
• Practicing Nonviolence
• Becoming an Ascetic
• Following the Eightfold Path

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

• Escape Samsara
• Reach Enlightenment
• Follow the Eightfold Path
• Please the gods

Why did Hindu's believe the Caste System was fair?

• People could move up in society
• People chose their social class
• Social class is based on your actions in previous lives
• People are all equal in the Caste System

The Buddhist state of ultimate peace and happiness is ________________.

• Nirvana
• Enlightenment
• Samsara
• Brahman

The Hindu sacred religious texts are called the ___________.

• Four Noble Truths
• Vedas
• Sanskrit
• Eightfold Path

Which Buddhist teaching tells people how to reach enlightenment?

• Four Noble Truths
• Vedas
• Sanskrit
• Eightfold Path

Where did Hinduism become most popular?

• India
• Asia
• Middle East
• None of the above

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• No real founder
• Abraham
• Asoka
• Siddhartha Gautama