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WorksheetsRAVE: Differences Between Hinduism and Buddhism
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the origin of Hinduism?
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century BCE
Evolved over thousands of years in India with no single founder
Originated in China during the Tang dynasty
Established by a council of sages in the 5th century BCE
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Mahavira
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
Laozi
Which of the following best describes Hinduism's concept of God?
Monotheistic with a single deity
Polytheistic with belief in a supreme being and various deities
Non-theistic with no gods
Atheistic with no belief in any deities
How does Buddhism generally view the concept of gods?
Central to achieving enlightenment
Non-existent in Buddhist cosmology
Existing but not central to achieving enlightenment
As supreme beings to be worshipped
What is the Hindu concept of 'Karma'?
The cycle of birth and rebirth
Actions and their consequences
Meditation and mindfulness
The path to enlightenment
What does 'Dharma' refer to in Hinduism?
Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
Duty, righteousness, and ethical living
The ultimate reality
The practice of meditation
What is 'Moksha' in Hinduism?
The cycle of birth and rebirth
Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
The practice of yoga
The worship of deities
In which century was Buddhism founded?
4th century BCE
5th century BCE
6th century BCE
7th century BCE
Which of the following is NOT a key concept in Hinduism?
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
Nirvana
What is the primary focus of Buddhism?
Worship of deities
Individual spiritual progress through self-realisation
Ritual sacrifices
Building temples
Which religion is considered one of the oldest in the world?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism?
Achieving Nirvana
Attaining Moksha
Becoming a deity
Gaining wealth and power
Which of the following is a reform movement against certain aspects of Hinduism?
Jainism
Sikhism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
What is the Hindu belief in a supreme being called?
Nirvana
Brahman
Dharma
Karma
Which of the following is a common concept shared by both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Belief in a single god
The practice of meditation
The caste system
Ritual animal sacrifices
