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7.1.2 Hinduism and Buddhism Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT!! a belief that Hinduism and Buddhism share?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Dharma

c)

Caste System

d)

Karma

2.

How did Hinduism develop?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama started it.

b)

Mr. Chavez taught it after a series of visions.

c)

It developed over thousands of years as Aryan and Indian beliefs mixed.

d)

The god, Brahma, gave the Vedas to priests to teach about the brahman.

3.

Which is not a member of the Trimurti?

a)

Brahma

b)

Krishna

c)

Vishnu

d)

Shiva

4.

What is ahimsa?

a)

A belief in non-violence and respect for all living things.

b)

"The struggle" or fight for one's faith.

c)

Becoming one with the brahman.

d)

Something that Mario says when he points to Luigi in response to "Who did it?"

5.

What is TRUE about moksha?

a)

It is an exit from the cycle of reincarnation.

b)

You become one with the brahman.

c)

It is a release from suffering and sorrow.

d)

It can be reached in one lifetime.

6.

What does Buddha mean?

a)

The Righteous One.

b)

The Enlightened One.

c)

The Holy One.

d)

The Coolest One.

7.

What is the goal of Buddhism?

a)

To become rich and wise.

b)

To live your best life now! Do what makes you happy!

c)

To become enlightened and enter Nirvana, a state of perfect peace.

d)

To become one with the Buddha for an eternity.

8.

What is the Buddhist dharma? Select all that apply.

a)

Relieve suffering of others in this world.

b)

Do what has been assigned to you by your caste.

c)

Become the best version of yourself on the road to enlightenment.

d)

Pretend that suffering and this world are fake, so that you're not unhappy.

9.

What is Hindu dharma?

a)

Do what makes you happy!

b)

Do the job assigned by your position in the caste system.

c)

Relieve suffering of others in this world.

d)

Find out what you're best at, and do it!

10.

Who was the Buddha? Check all that apply.

a)

A Hindu prince from Northern India/Nepal.

b)

The savior for all of mankind who died for sins.

c)

Siddhartha Gautama.

d)

Lao Tzu

11.

Where did Hinduism mostly spread to?

a)

Most of Southeast Asia and Europe.

b)

Mainly spread and stayed in India.

c)

China.

d)

Africa, specifically the areas along the Great Rift Valley.

12.

Where did Buddhism mainly spread?

a)

Mostly stayed in India, becoming the dominant religion there.

b)

Spread all over Eastern and Southeastern Asia, especially before the spread of communism.

c)

The Buddha carried his message to Europe before he died. Making it the popular religion there.

d)

Antarctica amongst the penguins.

13.

Where did Hinduism and Buddhism begin?

a)

America

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

India

14.

How does Karma affect reincarnation?

a)

It doesn't.

b)

You can be born into a better/worse life depending on your karma.

c)

It mainly affects your present life, not future ones.

d)

It can make you forget your past life.

15.

What are gods in Hinduism thought to be representations of?

a)

Our deepest feelings and desires.

b)

Nothing. They're just fun.

c)

Different aspects of humanity.

d)

The universal spirit, the brahman.