Hinduism and Buddhism

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

• Both religions believe in reincarnation

• Both religions use the caste system

• Both religions believe in karma

• Both religions have a way to end the cycle of samsara

What are the oldest religious texts of the Hindu religion?

• The Upanishads

• The Koran

• The Vedas

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

Which statement best represents the core belief in Buddhism?

• Followers should adhere to the Four Noble Truths

• Followers should learn and follow the Ten Commandments.

• The Vedas contain all sacred teachings

• Dharma is most important to earning good karma.

According to Buddha, how can people avoid the process of reincarnation?

• by passing away

• by living a good life

• by reaching nirvana

• by giving your money away

According to Hindu belief, what determines whether people will have bad or good karma?

• their wealth

• their profession

• their social level

• their choices in life

Who was the founder of Buddhism who meditated under a tree to find enlightenment?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Vishnu

• Brahman

• Shudra