Hinduism and Buddhism Review

Hinduism does NOT have

• a particular founder

• a co-founder

• many gods and goddesses

• a holy text

The sacred works (collection) of songs and story of the Hinduism literature is called

• Vedas

• Bible

• Upanishads

• Four Noble Truths

The belief/worship of more than one god is:

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Theocracy

• Reincarnation

Rebirth of the soul continues until a person reaches spiritual perfection is:

• Karma

• Eightfold Path

• Reincarnation

• Dharma

According to Hindu beliefs, what determines if someone is reincarnated into a higher or lower caste?

• Dharma

• Ahimsa

• Karma

• Vedas

Buddhism was founded by who?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• No founder

• Abraham

• Gandhi

According to Buddhists, what is the root of suffering?

• Desire

• Sins

• Karma

• Truths

All people suffer and know sorrow and End suffering by eliminating desires are examples of:

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path

• Vedas

• Sutras

By following the Eightfold Path, a person could achieve:

• Higher caste in the next life

• Enlightenment and Nivana

• End the cycle of Karma

• Become wealthy

What does the title Buddha mean:

• The Enlightened One

• The Great Teacher

• Brahmin or Priest

• Ruler or King