Unit 2 World Religions

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.

In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  

• Moksha
• Karma
• Ahimsa
• Shiva

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

• Hinduism
• Vishnu
• Caste
• Moksha

In which country did Hinduism originate?

• Myanmar
• United States
• Japan
• India

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham
• Jesus
• Siddhartha 
• No real founder

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

• maya
• reincarnation
• recluse
• dharma

The material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions is called... (hint: what comes around goes around)

• dharma
• Polytheism
• karma
• Ahimsa

What language is the sacred text, the Vedas, written in?

• Greek

• Cuneiform

• Sankrit

• Indian

The three most important Hindu gods (deities) are:

• Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades

• Samsara, Ganesh, and Shiva

• Vaishya, Shiva, and Ganesh

• Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

1. What is the Buddha's real name? 

• Gangas Khan 
• Asoka
• Siddartha Guatama 
• Finn