Beliefs
Which religion believes in Brahman?
Hinduism
What is the origin of Hinduism?
It's a collection of beliefs over time.
What are Vedas and and what religion are they from?
Vast collection of ancient Aryan prayers, magical spells and instructions for preforming rituals and it comes from Hinduism.
How did Hinduism spread?
Hinduism spread mainly through trade, migration, and culture exchange.
What is worship called in Hinduism?
Puja.
Which religion believes in Buddha?
Buddhism
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What are 4 customs/practices that Buddhism follow?
Meditation
Following Eightfold Path
Nonviolence
Worship and chanting
How did Buddhism spread?
Buddhism spread from India to other parts of Asia through missionaries, trade, and cultural exchange.
What is the meaning of karma?
This is the belief that everything a person experiences in their current life is because of their actions in a past life.
What are 2 beliefs of Hinduism?
Dharma
Moksha
Hinduism has no single founder
What is the Eightfold Path?
What emperor sent missionaries across India and beyond and why?
Ashoka sent missionaries across India and beyond to spread the word of Buddhism.
What does samsarah mean?
"ever turning wheel of life" the process trying to achieve moksha through reincarnation, karma, and dharma.
Who believes in karma and reincarnation?
Both!!
How did Buddhism start?
After reaching enlightenment under the tree, Siddhartha Gautama began teaching the path to nirvana.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
2. The cause of suffering is to desire
3. The way to end suffering is to end desire
4. To end desire, one must follow the Eightfold path
True or false does Buddhism and Hinduism spread within families?
True
Where was Buddhism founded?
He was born in the part of India that boarders present day Nepal.
Why did the Hindus believe that to divide Brahman into many different gods and goddesses?
They believe he's too complex for people to understand.
Where and when did Hinduism originate?
It originated in India over 4,000 years ago.
What do Hindus do to worship the gods?
Hindus pray and make offerings to gods at home or in temples.
Did Hinduism spread widely out of Asia?
No.
What does Buddhism reject?
It rejects the caste system and deities.