Hinduism and Buddhism Quiz (ADV)

What are the Vedas?

• Scared Texts of Buddhism

• Sacred texts of Hinduism

• The different groups of the caste system

• A mountain range near where Buddha was born

Who founded Buddhism during the 500s BC? 

• the Dalai Lama 

• Saraswati

• Lakshmi 

• Siddhartha Gautama 

The Buddha believed that the only way to reach nirvana was to give up 

• All cravings/wanting

• the Eightfold Path.

• the Four Noble Truths.

• Suffering.

Which of these do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

• Belief in reincarnation

• The Eightfold Path

• Reliance on the caste systeem

• Belief in many gods and goddess

Karma is important because it

• Shows you the path to take to enlightenment

• Is your personal duty on Earth

• Is part of the Eightfold Path

• Determines the kind of life you will have when you are reborn

Which statement best represents the core belief in Buddhism?

• Followers should follow the Eightfold Path, or Middle Way

• Followers should learn and follow the Ten Commandments

• The Vedas contain all sacred teachings

• Dharma is most important to earning good karma

In the Hindu Caste System, which social group is at the top?

• Untouchables/

  dalit

• Sudra

• Vaisya

• Brahmin

Many followers preferred Buddhism because it rejected the caste system.

• True

• False

Moksha and nirvana are similar because they break the cycle of reincarnation.

• True

• False

When was the "golden age" of ancient India when the economy was strong and the civilization made great advancements in art, literature, math, medicine, metallurgy and science?

• Indus Valley Period

• Mumbai Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire