Hinduism and Buddhism

What is the third largest world religion with over 1 billion followers worldwide?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Where did Hinduism originate?

• Near the Nile River in Egypt

• Near the Amazon River in Brazil

• Near the Indus River in India

• Near the Yangtze River in China

What is the central belief in Hinduism?

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in a single God

• Belief in a single prophet

• Belief in reincarnation only

What is the Hindu belief of freedom from the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth called?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Nirvana

Which festival is known as the festival of lights in Hinduism?

• Holi

• Navaratri

• Diwali

• Janmashtami

Where does Puja (worship) typically take place in Hinduism?

• Church

• Mosque

• Mandir

• Synagogue

What is the Hindu belief regarding other religions?

• Only one religion is true

• All major faiths are correct and respected

• Hinduism is the only true religion

• Religions should not be mixed

What is the caste system in India based on?

• Age and gender

• Occupation and social status

• Wealth and power

• Education and skills

Which group is at the bottom of the caste hierarchy?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Untouchables

What is the concept of dharma in Hindu beliefs?

• The law of karma

• The moral law governing individual conduct--one's duty

• The cycle of rebirth

• The path to enlightenment