Buddhism and Hinduism

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

• Karma
• Monotheism
• Reincarnation
• Began in India

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• Escape the cycle of rebirth
• Reach Enlightenment
• Follow the Eightfold Path 
• Become one with Brahman

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

• Following the law
• Practicing Nonviolence
• Becoming an Ascetic
• Giving up desires

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

• Escape the cycle of rebirth
• Reach Enlightenment
• Follow the Eightfold Path
• Please the gods

Why did Hindus 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

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• No real founder
• Abraham
• Asoka
• Siddhartha Gautama

This determines the state of your reincarnation

• Vedas
• Karma
• Aryans
• Upanishads

Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?

• reincarnation
• caste system
• karma
• nirvana