Vocab 1
What does the word "devour" mean?
to eat quickly or gobble up
What does the word "conquer" mean?
to overcome or defeat something
Who was the trickster in the story "The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal?"
The Jackal
How many Gods and Goddesses are in Hinduism?
over 300 million
How many Gods and Goddesses are there in Buddhism?
0
What does the word "observation" mean?
To notice something with one of our 5 senses.
What does the word "archer" mean?
Someone who uses a bow and arrow
Did the tree and the buffalo think it was just or unjust for the Tiger to eat the Brahman?
Unjust
What is the river called that Hindus believe is holy and will wash away their sins (basically where do they baptize themselves)?
The Ganges River
What is the Holy Place in Buddhism called?
What does the word "existence" mean?
Life
What does "pious" mean?
Holy or religious
How many blind men are in the story "The Blind Men and the Elephant?"
Six men
What is the Indian version of Christmas called?
Diwali
What is the name of the Holy Texts in Buddhism?
The Four Noble Truths
What vocabulary word means that something is not rare, or is seen all the time?
Common
What vocabulary word means "something that stands for something else" (for example, how the flag stands for freedom in the United States)?
Represents
What did the 3rd blind man compare the Elephant's trunk to?
A Snake
Where is Hinduism mainly practiced/ believed in?
India, but believers are all over the world.
What is the name of the great leader who helped spread Buddhism across Asia?
Asoka
What are the ditches called that are dug from a stream or river that helped farmers water their crops?
Irrigation Canals
What does it mean to "draw back or away from a certain point?"
Recede
In what country are both "The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal," and "The Blind Men and the Elephant," set?
India
What are the holy texts on Hinduism called?
The Rigveda or Vedas
Who is The Buddha (what is his name)
Siddhartha Guatama