People and Ideas on the Move - Pre-Assessment

Though little is known about the history behind his life, it is generally agreed that ____________ is the founder of Buddhism.

• Siddhartha

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Zoroaster

The world faith that believes that the root of all suffering comes from desires is ___________.

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

Hinduism and Buddhism share a common belief in the idea of _____________.

• reincarnation

• monotheism

• materialism

• nihilism

One of the key differences between Buddhism and Hinduism are the number of ________ in each faith.

• gods

• rituals

• texts

• festivals

The term ____________ means “enlightened one” and is a title given to ____________, the founder of Buddhism.

• Buddha

• Gandhi

• Confucius

• Laozi

Hindus differ greatly from Buddhists because they accept a certain social class system known as the __________ system.

• caste

• feudal

• tribal

• guild

7. __________ are people who choose to live in seclusion and solitude, devoting their lives to matters of faith.

• monks

• artists

• scientists

• politicians

Hindus accept __________ as one of their gods although he is believed to have founded another faith.

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Zoroaster

• Laozi

The most effective tool in spreading the Buddhist faith was / were _______________

• 8 fold path

• Meditation

• Buddhist Councils

• Ashoka's Edicts

Before God allowed Israel to have a king to rule over them, they first were led by both ____________ and ____________.

• judges, prophets

• kings, queens

• priests, scribes

• warriors, leaders