Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Comparative
Random
100
Which gods make up the Trimurti?
Extra Points: What is each God known for?
- Brahma the Creator
- Vishnu the Preserver
- Shiva the Destroyer
100
Name the Four Sights that Siddhartha Gautama encountered outside the palace.
1. An Old Man
2. A Sick Person
3. A Dead Man
4. An Ascetic Man
100
_____ is the communal meal eaten at a gurdwara that is open to both Sikhs and non-Sikhs.
Langar
100
True or False: The Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth, contains hymns written not only by Sikh gurus but also by Hindus and Muslims as well.
True
100
Which classroom are we in right now?
Section 7: DENNY 106
Section 6/8: MACY 206
200
The sacred _____ River flows through Varanasi, India. Hindu pilgrims come to this river to bathe in its water, throw coins as offerings, and to cremate and scatter the ashes of deceased loved ones.
Ganges
200
The Four Noble Truths represent the Buddha’s first teaching and are a foundational part of all forms of Buddhism. Put the Four Noble Truths in order.
a) Suffering b) Path c) Cessation d) Arising
1. Suffering
2. Arising
3. Cessation
4. Path
200
A Sikh temple is known as a ____, or “gateway to the guru,” because it is where a ____ resides.
Gurdwara, Guru Granth
200
____ is one of the most popular Hindu holidays and is also celebrated by Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. In North India, it commemorates Rama and Sita’s return from defeating the demon king Ravana. In South India, it commemorates Krishna’s defeat of a demon king. Celebrations typically involve lights and fireworks.
Divali/Diwali
200
What is the name of the professor of this course? (I am not the professor. I am the TA.)
Dr. Will Sherman
300
While visiting family in India, Madhuri has planned a trip to see a famous statue of one of her favorite gods. For Madhuri, this is more than tourism: looking into the eyes of the statue is an intimate connection with a god. What Hindu tradition is Madhuri participating in?
Darshan
300
Why is Bodh Gaya significant in the Buddhist religious tradition?
Bodh Gaya is said to be the place where Siddhartha Gautama was enlightened and became the Buddha.
300
What does this image represent?
Ik Oankar, the central affirmation of the Sikh tradition "God is One."
300
What is bracketing?
Bracketing is "the ability to suspend judgement in examining phenomena" (Maguire and Gallagher).
300
Is religion a "thing"?
No!
400
Hindus think of the ancient city of _____ as a tirtha, or “crossing place,” from life to death and from death to spiritual liberation. According to many Hindus, if you die in this city, Shiva will whisper into your ear the mantra of the crossing, enabling you to achieve moksha, or release from rebirth and suffering.
Varanasi
400
Which branch of Buddhism is concentrated in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian countries like Thailand?
Theravada or Mainstream Buddhism
400
When the Guru Granth states, “By the karma of past actions, the robe of this physical body is obtained,” he is referring to the unsatisfactory cycle of life, death, and rebirth, known as _____ in Punjabi.
Sansar
400
The concept of "karma" is shared by two religions that we are discussing. Which two and how do they share this concept?
Hinduism and Buddhism. Both religions share "karma" as a way to explain actions and intentionality within the world.
400
Life Skills: What temperature do you need to cook chicken to?
165*F
500
Name two of the three margas.
Extra points: Name all three
Karma (action)
Jnana (wisdom)
Bhakti (devotion)
500
Kokoro is a Buddhist. Her practice consists of chanting the name of Amida Buddha. By doing this, Kokoro believes Amida will use his abilities so that in her next life she will be reborn in his Buddha field. Kokoro MOST LIKELY practices _____ Buddhism.
Pure Land
500
Within Sikhism there are five clothing items traditionally worn by men. Name three of the five items.
Extra points: Name all five
1. Kesh (uncut hair)
2. Kara (a steel bracelet)
3. Kanga (a wooden comb)
4. Kaccha - also spelt, Kachh, Kachera (cotton underwear)
5. Kirpan (steel sword)
500
What do we risk in doing comparative religion?
500
What was the best movie of 2021
Anything!