Buddhism

Which of the early river valley civilizations is considered one of the earliest, but disappeared around 1750 BCE?

• Mesopotamia River

• Indus River

• China River

What is the earliest text that the Indo-Aryans brought with them?  It will become the Holy Text for Hinduism.  

• Vedas

• Koran

• Social Studies Book

What group of the Caste System speaks to the gods?

• Kshatryia 

• Brahmin

• Vaishya

How many social classes is the Caste System divided into?

• 1

• 3

• 4

The idea of Dharma states that it is better to stay within your Caste, even if you are bad at your job, than to try and move outside of your Caste.

• True

• False

What is the basic idea of reincarnation?

• When you die, your soul is reborn into another living creature as it is being born.

• When you die you reach Nirvana

What is Moksha?

• coffee made with chocolate

• The release from reincarnation altogether.  Ultimately reaching Nirvana or (perfect peace of the soul)

True or False

Siddhartha Guatama was an Indian Prince put under "house arrest" because his family was afraid of losing their kingdom.

• True

• False

What does Buddha mean?

• Ms. MacQueen

• Teacher

What 2 ways to Buddha outline to reach Nirvana in one lifetime.  

• 4 Noble Truths, 8 Fold Path

• 28 Noble Truths, 14 Fold Path