South Asia Geography & Religions

Buddhists and Hindus do not share which of the following beliefs?

• Reincarnation

• Nonviolence

• The Caste System

• Respect for Life

Which of the following describes the Caste System?

• It is a way of separating wealthy people from others.

• It is a way of rewarding people who have done great work.

• It is a rigid social structure determined by Hindu belief.

• It is an important belief in the Buddhist religion.

Which of the following aspects of their religious beliefs causes Hindus to respect all living things and not eat meat?

• Because the Universal Spirit is found in every living thing

• Because every deed in this life affects the next

• Because meat is unclean and should not be eaten by humans

• Because they worship many gods

The basis for the religions are the Four Noble Truths:

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Believe in the cow to be sacred

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Does NOT eat pork:

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

There are different rules for different castes:

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Monotheistic religion

• HInduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Prince Siddhartha Gautama founded this religion:

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Taking a hajj (religious journey) to Mecca at least once in their lifetime:

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam