Ancient India Religions: Hinduism and Buddhism

What is the oldest religions?

• Mormons

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Was there a founder of Hinduism and how did it begin?

• multiple founders, began as a theory

• 2 founders, began as a thought

• no single founder, began as a culture/way of life

• 5 founders, began as a process to instill

What does polytheism mean?

• worshipping two gods

• worshipping one single god

• worshipping 3 gods

• worshipping many gods

What are the Upanishads?

• book based on the life of Siddhartha

• writings focusing on reincarnation & transformation of one's soul

• the holy script followed by Buddhists

• rules that were to be followed by the people to ensure their caste

How many times could people change their castes?

• once in a lifetime

• twice depending on the circumstance

• never, they were not allowed to change castes

• unlimited times

What were the 4 Hindu goals?

• karma, dharma, artha & moksha

• farma, dartha, toksha & karma

• avatarism, karma, dharma & stoma

• vedas, karma, moksha & toksha

What is being rewarded or punished in the next life based on decisions made in the one?

• dharma

• artha

• karma

• moksha

What is living up to the duties and obligations in your life?

• moksha

• karma

• artha

• dharma

What is a positive attitude to adapt to the environment and be successful?

• dharma

• artha

• karma

• moksha

What is it when you reach a state of enlightenment of happiness due to proper living?

• moksha

• dharma

• karma

• artha