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Exploring Hinduism and Buddhism

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Hinduism?

a)

The Tripitaka

b)

The Vedas

c)

The Bible

d)

The Quran

2.

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

a)

The truth of the end of suffering

b)

The truth of suffering

c)

The truth of the path to end suffering

d)

The truth of the cause of suffering

3.

In Hinduism, what is karma?

a)

A type of meditation

b)

The cycle of birth and rebirth

c)

The law of cause and effect

d)

A festival

4.

Which religion teaches the concept of Moksha as the ultimate goal (think place like Nirvana)?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

5.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

a)

Suffering exists

b)

Suffering has a cause

c)

Suffering can be ended

d)

Suffering is caused by good deeds

6.

Which concept is shared by both Hinduism and Buddhism?

a)

Belief in a single god

b)

Karma and reincarnation

c)

The Ten Commandments

d)

The Holy Trinity

7.

How does the concept of karma influence a person's actions in Hinduism?

a)

It encourages people to ignore their actions

b)

It teaches that good actions lead to good results in this life or the next

c)

It says actions have no consequences

d)

It only applies to priests

8.

Explain how the Four Noble Truths guide Buddhists in their daily lives.

a)

They provide rules for worship

b)

They help Buddhists understand and overcome suffering

c)

They describe the creation of the world

d)

They list the gods to worship

9.

Which of the following best describes the difference between Hinduism and Buddhism regarding the soul (atman)?

a)

Both believe in a permanent soul

b)

Hinduism believes in an eternal soul, while Buddhism teaches there is no permanent soul

c)

Both reject the idea of a soul

d)

Only Buddhism believes in a soul

10.

If a Buddhist wants to end suffering, which path should they follow according to the Four Noble Truths?

a)

The Eightfold Path

b)

The Path of Devotion

c)

The Path of Knowledge

d)

The Path of Rituals

11.

A person is born into a wealthy family in their next life according to Hindu beliefs. Which concept explains this event?

a)

Nirvana

b)

Karma

c)

Dharma

d)

Meditation

12.

Compare how Hinduism and Buddhism view the cycle of rebirth.

a)

Both see it as something to be escaped, but use different methods

b)

Both encourage endless rebirth

c)

Only Hinduism believes in rebirth

d)

Only Buddhism believes in rebirth

13.

A student claims that both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in many gods. Use evidence to support or refute this claim.

a)

Both religions are polytheistic

b)

Only Hinduism is polytheistic; Buddhism does not focus on gods

c)

Both religions are monotheistic

d)

Neither religion believes in gods

14.

Given a scenario where a person performs good deeds but expects rewards, analyze how this aligns with the teachings of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism.

a)

Both religions teach that intention matters, so expecting rewards may affect karma

b)

Only actions matter, not intentions

c)

Expecting rewards increases good karma

d)

Karma does not apply to expectations

15.

A friend says that reaching nirvana in Buddhism and moksha in Hinduism are the same. Evaluate this statement using your knowledge of both religions.

a)

They are exactly the same in every way

b)

They are similar as both mean liberation, but the paths and beliefs about the self are different

c)

Only Buddhism has a concept of liberation

d)

Only Hinduism has a concept of liberation

16.

Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma and Ganesha are all gods of which religion?

a)

Sikhism

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

17.
Where did Buddhism originate and where did it spread?
a)
China.  Leading faith in the Americas and Middle East.
b)
China.  Spread to the rest of Asia
c)
India.  Leading religion in the Americas and the Middle East
d)
India.  Leading faith in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan & Korea
18.

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Ashoka

c)

Chandragupta Maurya

d)

Padmasambhava