Eastern Religions and Philosophies

The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 

• karma
• dharma
• ahisma
• moksha

The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 

• dharma
• reincarnation
• ahisma
• shrine

Hindus worship many gods.

• true 
• false

What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?

• Hinduism
• Vishnu
• Caste
• Moksha

The predominant religion of India.

• Buddhism
• Islam
• Christianity
• Hinduism

Members of the lowest caste (social class) in India.

• brahmans
• communists
• untouchables
• kshatriyas

Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?

• Hindus believe in one God.
• Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.
• Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.
• Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?

• Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave.
• His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday.
• Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world.  He wanted to be a part of it.
• At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked.  He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

• Ten Commandments
• Shar'ia Law
• The Four Noble Truths
• The Five Noble Truths

According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?

• Follow the Ten Commandments
• Follow the Eightfold Path
• Get as many material possessions as possible.
• Follow the 12-step Program