World History Unit Review World Religions

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

• Both reliegions recognize the importance of dharma

• Both religions believe in reincarnation.

• Both religions have to do with the concept of moksha

• Both religions use the Vedas

In Hinduism, what is the relationship between karma and reincarnation?

• Reincarnation will determine a person's future karma

• an individual's good karma will help end the cycle of reincarnation

• Reincarnation will result in the escapre from the cycle of karma

• An individual's bad karma will end the cycle of reincarnation

Which of the following is the main religion of India, and one of the oldest religions in the world?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

Where did the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism begin? 

• Mesopotamia

• Eqypt

• China

• India

In Hinduism, following your ______ builds up good _______ reincarnatoin . If you live enough good lifetimes, you might achieve ________.

• moksha, dharma, karma

• dharma, karma, moksha

• heart, concentration, dharma

• smarts, characdter, nirvana

The sacred text of Hinduism is the

• Analects

• Tanakh

• Vedas

• Tripitaka

Which of the following is a true statement about Buddhism?

• The Buddha believed Nirvana was reached through material possessions.

• The Buddha believed tha tthe Caste System was important to follow.

• The Buddha's teachigns opposed the rules of the Case System.

• The Buddha was born a Muslim.

Buddhism is

• The collected sacred works of India.

• an ancient religion started in India by Siddhartha Gautama.

• the collected sacred works of the Buddha

• an ancient religion started in India by an unknown founder.

In Buddhism, you must give up ______________, to rid yourself from suffering. 

• all worldly desires

• your job

• your money

• your house

Which statement best represents the core belief in Buddhism?

• The Vedas contain all sacred things.

• Dharma is most important to earning good karma.

• Followers should adhere to the Four Noble Truths.

• Followers should learn and follow the Ten Commandments.