Topics # 6&7: Hinduism and Buddhism

This means that Hindus worship a single deity, known as “Brahman,” but still

recognize other gods and goddesses. Followers believe there are multiple paths to reaching their god.

• Henotheism

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

Hindus believe in the doctrines of _________ (the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation)

• Samsara

• Karma

• Moksha

• Atman

Hindus and Buddishts believe in ______, the universal law of cause and effect.

• Samsara

• Karma

• Moksha

• Atman

One of the key thoughts of Hinduism is ______or the belief in soul. This philosophy holds that living creatures have a soul, and they’re all part of the supreme soul.

• Samsara

• Karma

• Moksha

• Atman

The goal of Hindus is to achieve_______, or salvation, which ends the cycle of rebirths to become part of the absolute soul

• Samsara

• Karma

• Moksha

• Atman

Hindus strive to achieve______, which is a code of living that emphasizes good conduct and morality

• Dharma

• Karma

• Moksha

• Atman

The word _____ means "good fortune" or "being happy" in Sanskrit, and the symbol represents good luck.

• swastika

• om

The _____symbol is often found at family shrines and in Hindu temples.

• swastika

• om

The god responsible for the creation of the world and all living things

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Devi

The god that preserves and protects the universe

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Devi