Origins of Hinduism
Beliefs of Hinduism
Origins of Buddhism
Beliefs of Buddhism
Fun Facts
200

Long stories of heroes that were told in verse were known as what?

Epic Poems

200

This is the belief that good actions will bring good fortune while poor actions will bring poor fortune, which will also affect future lives.

karma

200
What two "jobs" did Buddha's parents dream/hope he would have?

Holy man and Ruler

200

Buddha believed this eventually ceased to exist?

one's soul

200

It is physically impossible for this greasy animal to look up at the sky.

pig

400

These thinkers and teachers lived in the forest to answer questions like "Why are we born?"

Gurus

400

The one supreme spiritual force, which is the source of all things

Brahman

400

Buddha's followers memorized and passed these on by word of mouth.

his teachings

400

Buddha eventually understood why people ______.

suffer

400

The heart of this popular seafood item is actually located in its' head.

Shrimp

600

Hinduism was born out of these religious hymns and poetry.

Vedas

600

This is the rebirth of the soul in a new body

reincarnation

600

Buddha meditated under this fig-bearing foliage for 49 days.

Tree of Knowledge

600

Buddha believed that one's actions will affect one's future, which is known as?

karma

600

This is the only state with a one syllable name?

Maine

800

The Mahabharata, at over 200,000 lines long, deals with what type of issues?

moral

800

The ultimate goal of Hinduism, when the soul becomes one with Brahman, is known as what?

Moksha

800

Buddha finally achieved a state of perfect wisdom, which is known as what?

Enlightenment

800

A state of peaceful bliss without desire or suffering.

Nirvana

800

This domesticated animal has 32 muscles in each ear.

cat

1000

Upanishads were the ideas of Guru's that eventually became what?

sacred writings

1000

One of the 4 goals of Hinduism, this word means to "do right".

Dharma

1000

Buddhism emerged at the end of what Age?

Vedic

1000

The 4 truths say these types of desires can lead to suffering.

selfish

1000

Within 75, how many different ways are there to make change for a dollar?

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