Hinduism History
Indus River Valley
In what present day country was Buddhism founded?
India
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism? (To reach ________________).
Nirvana or Enlightenment
What is another term for gods/goddesses?
Deities
How many years ago was Hinduism founded?
Over 4,000 years ago
In what year was Buddhism founded?
400 BCE
What is the eight step path to enlightment and nirvana called?
Eightfold Path
What is a person's assigned duty or job?
Dharma
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
There is no known founder!
Who founded Buddhism? (your best spelling!)
Siddartha Gautama
What is the life cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called?
Samsara
If you follow your dharma, you'll have good _______________.
Karma
Was Hinduism founded before or after recorded history?
Before!
Describe the story of how Buddhism was founded. Use
1. Prince
2. Suffering
3. Middle Way or Eightfold Path
in your answer
Siddartha was born a prince and spent the first 29 years of his life within the palace walls. He left the palace at 29 and saw three forms of suffering. He decided to live as an ascetic and give up all cravings/desires, including enough food. He still suffered while living this way, so he realized instead after 49 days of meditation that the path to enlightenment is to follow the Eightfold Path, or the middle way.
List two of the eight steps along the Eightfold Path.
Eightfold Path:
1. Right understanding
2. Right purpose
3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right way to earn a living
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right concentration
This is the power or energy that supports everything
Brahman
What is the sacred text called?
The Vedas
What is the Buddhist sacred text?
Tripitaka
Moksha