What is BrahmAn?
the universal spirit worshipped by Hindus
Who founded Buddism?
Siddhartha Guatama
Who founded Jainism?
Mahavira
What is reincarnation?
What is karma?
a force that decides the form that people will be reborn into in their next lives
What do Buddist live by/ their set of laws?
The four nobel truths and the eightfold path
What happened to Mahavira?
He was from a weathy royal family but after his parents died, he sold everything and became poor.
Where was Hinduism founded?
India
WHat is dharma?
a person’s personal duty, based on the individual’s place in society
What is the eightfold path? Also, what are they simular to?
The are a list of commands that buddist follow. They are simular to our 10 commandments.
What was the nickname thta was given to Mahavira and what does it mean?
Jain- the conqurer
Where was Jainism founded?
India
What were the tree dieties that became important?
Shivah- the destroyer
Vishnu- the preserver
Brahma- the creater
What is nirvana?
a state of perfect happiness and peace
What do Jains practice?
ahemsia
Where was Buddism founded?
Southern Nepal
Who founded HInduism?
Hinduism has not one single founder.
What is moksha?
the ultimate peace; no more reincarnation
What is ahemsia?
This means practicing nonviolence toward all living things. Believing that all life is sacred, Mahavira's followers tried to avoid harming any living creature
Where is a Hindu's ultimate goal in death? To reach __________.
Brahman