HRF3O World Religions Unit Test: Hinduism and Buddhism

Hinduism’s earliest urban context developed in the:

What is the significance of the Indus Valley Civilization for early Hindu development? Refer to urban planning and worship practices.

• It introduced advanced urban planning and early forms of worship that influenced later Hindu practices.

• It was primarily a nomadic society with little impact on Hinduism.

• It rejected all forms of religious worship and urban planning.

• It only contributed to agricultural techniques, not religious or urban development.

Match each term to its description: Draw a line from the Ritual to the Feature

• Introduced deep teachings on Atman and Brahman

• Vedic Period

• Brought ritual chants and fire sacrifices

• Upanishadic Period

• Featured advanced city planning (baths, drains) and goddess-focused worship

• Indus Valley Civilization

Name one major difference and one similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism.

• Hinduism believes in many gods, while Buddhism does not; both believe in karma.

• Both believe in a single god; both reject karma.

• Hinduism rejects the caste system, while Buddhism supports it; both believe in reincarnation.

• Both originated in China; both believe in the Four Noble Truths.

The concept of Maya in Hinduism refers to:

• Duty

• Illusion

• Rebirth

• Rituals

What is moksha, and how does a Hindu seek to attain it?

• Moksha is liberation from the cycle of rebirth, and a Hindu seeks to attain it through spiritual knowledge, good deeds, and devotion.

• Moksha is a form of meditation practiced by Hindus to gain wealth.

• Moksha is a festival celebrated by Hindus every year.

• Moksha is a type of food eaten during Hindu rituals.

The Buddha taught the ______________ Path and the Four ______________ Truths.

• Eightfold; Noble

• Sixfold; Sacred

• Sevenfold; Eternal

• Ninefold; Universal

The relationship between Brahman and Atman in Hindu thought is that:

• Brahman and Atman are considered identical, representing the ultimate reality and the individual soul.

• Brahman is the creator god, while Atman is the destroyer god.

• Brahman refers to rituals, and Atman refers to scriptures.

• Brahman and Atman are unrelated concepts in Hinduism.

A murti is:

• A holy text

• A fire ritual

• A deity’s image

• A worship chant

What is puja, and where is it typically performed?

• Puja is a religious ritual, typically performed at home or in a temple.

• Puja is a type of dance, usually performed on stage.

• Puja is a festival, celebrated in schools.

• Puja is a sport, played in a stadium.