Hinduism and Buddhism Quiz

Why is the caste system a central part of the Hindu religion?

• There are different Hindu gods for each caste level.

• It is a carryover from Hinduism’s roots in the Aryan migration.

• It correlates to differing levels of spirituality.

• Hinduism states that actions are judged according to caste level.

What was one result of the spread of Buddhism?

• Many sects of Buddhism have developed and the religion has been combined with others.

• Buddhism is the most commonly practiced religion in the world.

• Continuous conflict between Buddhists and Hindus has resulted in several wars.

• The caste system became common practice in India.

Brahmanism, a direct predecessor to Hinduism, was based on texts called

• Brahmans.

• Upanishads.

• Vedas.

• Nobel Truths.

The spread of Buddhism into China was most likely the result of

• war between India and China.

• trading relationships.

• human migration.

• the concepts of Hinduism.

Which statement correctly connects Hinduism to the religious views of the Aryans?

• Hinduism turned the polytheistic views of the Aryans into one supreme god with multiple forms.

• Hinduism kept the polytheistic views of the Aryans but assigned different behaviors to the various gods.

• Hinduism turned the single-god beliefs of the Aryans into the worship of many gods.

• Hinduism kept the single-god beliefs of the Aryans but gave their supreme god ultimate power.

Buddhism is based on how many Noble Truths?

• two

• three

• four

• five

Which statement best illustrates Siddhartha Gautama’s view toward wealth?

• Gautama wanted to help others through his wealth.

• Gautama was embarrassed by his wealth, so he gave it up.

• Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness.

• Gautama believed he could best help others by giving up his wealth.

How does the image of Buddha tend to vary from statue to statue?

• Some have extended earlobes, whereas others do not.

• The eyes of Buddha can be wide open or half closed.

• The Buddha's hands can be placed in a variety of positions.

• Some have the urna between their eyebrows, whereas others do not.

Margaery, who is constantly obsessing about her neighbor’s new things, is plagued with bad dreams. Which of the Four Noble Truths is she experiencing?

• presence of suffering

• cause of suffering

• path to end of suffering

• end of suffering

Buddhism was India’s dominant religion in 100 BCE, and then it

• expanded to become the dominant religion in all of Asia.

• declined in India but remained strong in other areas of Asia.

• spread to Asia but did not take hold throughout the continent.

• became obsolete when Hinduism spread into Asia.