Hinduism, Buddhism, and Other Belief Systems

The terms Brahman, dharma, and karma are most closely associated with which religion?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• animism

Hinduism teaches that salvationcan be earned by

• following the Five Relationships

• worshipping spirits in nature

• freeing oneself from selfish desire

• following the Eightfold Path

Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

• manorialism

• apartheid

• caste

• encomienda

Which religion or belief systemis most closely associated with the social class system illustrated in the diagram

• Hinduism

• Taoism

• Christianity

• animism

Which aspect of Hinduism determines a person's social group?

• the caste system

• the Eightfold Path

• nirvana

• the Five Relationships

The Upanishads and the Vedas are considered to be significant pieces of literature because they

• provide guidelines for Hindu living and behavior

• identify basic Buddhist principles

• show the constant class struggle in Indian life

• reflect the similarities between Hindu and Muslim religions

The Four Noble Truths, the concept of nirvana, and the Eightfold Path are associated with the religion of

• Islam

• Jainism

• Shinto

• Buddhism

According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by

• doing good deeds

• ending selfish desires

• making pilgrimages to Mecca

• relying on divine help

Which religion does the diagram illustrate the key concepts of?

• Islam

• Shinto

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which key belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

• Everyone should have the same social status

• People should pray five times a day

• The soul can be reincarnated

• Material wealth is a sign of the blessings of the gods