Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Stories
Vocabulary
100
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva make up the:
Trimurti
100
Buddhist afterlife reached through enlightenment.
Nirvana
100
How many gods do Sikhs believe in?
One
100
A very long story about heroes and battles. One example is the Mahabharata.
Epic
100
The cycle of death and rebirth.
Reincarnation/Samsara/Sansar
200
System of social classes influenced by reincarnation
Caste System
200
In Buddhism, followers take refuge in the Sangha. What does Sangha mean?
Community
200
A headdress worn by Sikhs.
Turban/Keshki (Chunni for some women)
200
What weapon does Arjuna possess?
The Gandiva Bow
200
Force generated through one's actions. You want the good version.
Karma
300
An exercise of the mind, body and soul.
Yoga
300
Name the Four Noble Truths.
Dukkha (suffering)
Samudaya (arising)
Nirodha (Cessation)
Magga (Path)
300
Where is Sikhism primarily practiced?
The Punjab region. (India/Pakistan)
300
After Kisa Gautami lost her child, what did she have to find in order to bring him back?
Mustard seeds from a house that never experienced loss.
300
Cosmic law or "duty" that guides humans toward ethical behavior.
Dharma
400
People who leave behind work, family, and material possessions to reach enlightenment.
Sannyasins/Renouncers
400
"Worthy ones" who have achieved enlightenment
Arhat
400
Sikhs may not consume meat that has been....
Ritually prepared (e.g. Halal)
400
What four sights does Siddhartha witness on his chariot ride?
Old age, disease, death, and a monk
400
Sounds that bring about a positive energy.
"Om!"
Mantra
500
Practice of personal worship involving images/idols
Puja
500
People who have reached enlightenment but stay to help others reach it as well.
Bodhisattvas
500
A spiritual leader or "teacher" in Sikhism
Guru
500
How does Krishna try to convince Arjuna not to kill his brother?
He tells him about a saint who vowed to never lie.
He tells him to insult his brother rather than kill him.
500
"Liberation" or "Release" from the cycle of death and rebirth. (Either the Hindu or Sikh word)
Moksha/Mukti