Lesson 9.5 - Religions of South Asia

When did Hinduism originate?

• 2,500 to 2,300 B.C.E.

• 600 B.C.E.

• 1,000 B.C.E.

• 500 B.C.E.

Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?

• Ganges River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

Who was Buddha before he reached enlightenment?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta

• Mahavira

How many Buddhists live in South Asia today?

• 160 Million

• 100 Million

• 200 Million

• 50 Million

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• To end suffering in the world

• To achieve wealth

• To gain power

• To conquer lands

What is the belief about the soul in Hinduism?

• The soul is reincarnated after the body dies

• The soul disappears after death

• The soul remains in the body

• The soul becomes a star

What type of theism is Hinduism according to the document?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Non-theistic

• Atheistic

What is one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• Life has inevitable suffering

• Life is eternal

• Life is a dream

• Life is a journey

What is the belief that a person’s present life is a reflection of what they did or did not do in a previous life?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Nirvana

• Moksha

What is the fulfillment of a person’s moral duty to avoid punishment in the next life called?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Samsara

• Moksha