Ancient India: Religion (Hinduism & Buddhism)

Which ONE of the following is NOT A BELIEF of Hinduism?

• Reincarnation - after death, soul returns to Earth in another living form
• Eightfold path- we must overcome selfish desires for power and wealth and learn to be wise so that we may reach NIRVANA
• Yoga - exercise to relax your mind, soul, and body
• Polytheism - belief in many gods

The Vedas were a collection of poems, songs, and myths that inspired which religion?

• Buddhism
• Hinduism

Which religion?

• Hinduism
• Buddhism

The first buddha to become enlightened was

• Guru Nanak
• Siddhartha Gautama
• Chandra Gupta II
• Asoka

Which ONE of the following is NOT found in Buddhism?

• Eightfold Path -LIVE RIGHT (understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration
• Four Noble Truths - Suffering in life will end when we detach from material objects/selfish behavior and live a disciplined & moral life including meditation
• Karma & Caste System - good behavior leads to higher caste; bad behavior is punished
• Meditation - thinking deeply or focusing one's mind in silence or with chanting

This religion is the oldest one and its followers choose NOT to eat meat because of their belief in ahimsa (All life is sacred and you should do no harm to any living thing)?

• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Both