Hinduism and Buddhism

Chinese and Indian traders exchanged goods, ideas, and beliefs along the Silk Road. Which belief system was spread to China by Indian merchants?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

What are two unique things about Hinduism?

• It is polytheistic religion of close to one billion people

• Believe that Jesus is the messiah

• Began in India and the religion is mostly found in India

• Use the Torah as holy text

• Founded by Siddhartha Gautama

What are two unique things about Buddhism?

• It is polytheistic religion of close to one billion people

• Founded by Muhammad

• Began in India and then spread to China

• Use the Torah as holy text

• Believes in the Four Noble Truths

Hinduism and Buddhism are different religions. In what way are they similar?

• Both religions believe in reincarnation

• Both religions recognize the importance of dharma

• Both religions have to do with the concept of moksha.

• Both religions use the Vedas.

What are the oldest religious texts of the Hindu religion?

• The Upanishads

• The Koran

• The Vedas

The founder of Buddhism.

• Abraham

• Brahman

• Mohammed

• Siddartha Gautama

Buddha means _____.

• The Wise One

• The Bright One

• The Enlightened One

• The Lazy One

What is the one supreme spiritual consciousness that Hindus believe makes up all life and each of their gods?

• Brahman

• Vishnu

• Shiva

In Buddhism, you must give up ______________, to rid yourself from suffering.

• your job

• your money

• your house

• all worldly desires

A force that decides the form people will be reborn into in their next lives based on their good or bad actions in their previous lives.

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Dharma

• Raja