Buddhism and Hinduism

Who is considered the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham

• Ibn Battuta

• Mohammad

• there was no founder

What name is given to the poems and songs that formed the basis of Hinduism?

• The Vedas

• The Dharma

• The Noble Truths

• The Karma

What is the social class system under Hinduism known as

• The Brahmin

• The Caste System

• The Five Pillars

• The Dharma

T or F - Hinduism is a monotheistic religion

• T

• F

What is the goal of all Hindus?

• To make a trip to Mecca

• to unite with Jesus in Heaven

• to unite their soul with Brahman.

• to achieve nirvana

How do Hindus escape the cycle of rebirth and unite with the Brahman

• Pray five times a day

• perform their dharma or duties and be reborn into a higher caste

• travel to the Taj Mahal

• give 2.5% of their wealth to the needy

If you fail to live a proper life you will ..

• have bad karma and reborn to a lower caste

• return in a new life as an animal

• not achieve Moksha and fail to end the cylce of life

• all of the above

What Hindu practice has been embraced around the world

• fasting

• Yoga

• Cross Fit

• Soccer

What Hindu practice did Buddhism embrace?

• the caste system

• polytheism

• fasting

• karma and reincarnation

Why did Siddhartha Gautama reject Hinduism and travel seeking "a greater truth"?

• he was tired of being reincarnated into a lower caste

• He had bad karma

• he was shocked by the poverty, disease and death in India

• He did not like fasting