Hinduism/Buddhism

Collections of hymns and prayers that make up the earliest Hindu sacred writings.

• Qu'ran
• Torah
• Vedas
• Bible

"What comes around goes around" is a way to describe ____________.

• karma
• dharma
• shiva
• caste

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham
• Jesus
• Siddhartha 
• No real founder

Considered India's holiest river. 

• Ganges River
• Nile River
• Euphrates River
• Mississippi River

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Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?

• Hindus believe in one God.
• Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.
• Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.
• Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.

What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?

• Hinduism
• Vishnu
• Caste
• Moksha

What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?

• maya
• reincarnation
• recluse
• dharma

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?

• Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave.
• His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday.
• Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world.  He wanted to be a part of it.
• At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked.  He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.

According to tradition, how did Siddhartha Gautama become the Buddha?

• He meditated under a bodhi (fig) tree for days.
• He attained a new level of consciousness-nirvana.
• He attained a state of happiness and peace and became the Buddha
• All of the answer choices are correct.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

• Ten Commandments
• Shar'ia Law
• The Four Noble Truths
• The Five Noble Truths