Sikhism
Vocab 1
Hinduism
Vocab 2
Buddhism
100
What are the two main teachings?
1. Religious Freedom
2. Equality for all
100
Karma
What a person does in this lifetime will affect the next life
100
The god of destruction and creation:
Shiva
100
What mountain range would you find Mount Everest?
The Himalayas
100
Although there are different branches of Buddhism, all Buddhist believe in 2 things, what are they?
1. Four Noble Truths
2. Eightfold Path
200
What two groups of people fought over Guru Nanak Dev's funeral, and why?
Hindus and Muslims
Hindus: Wanted to cremate him near the Ganges River
Muslims: Wanted to bury him
Fought over his funeral
200
Nirvana
A state of blissful peace without the desires or suffering
200
A spring festival where people throw colored powder on one another
Holi
200
The word 'Sikh' means student or
disciple
200
Buddha officially became Buddha under what tree?
1. Bodhi Tree
2. Tree of Knowledge
300
What was Guru Nanak Dev known to speak out against?
1. Tyranny
2. Religious hypocrisy
3. Social Injustices
300
Monotheism
Belief in ONE god
300
Considered the protector and preserver of life
Vishnu
300
Polytheism
Belief in TWO or more gods
300
Buddha's original name was: (First and last)
Siddhartha Gautama
400
What are the three main principles?
1. Kirat Karo: work hard and honestly
2. Wand Ke Chhako: Share what you have with the needy
3. Naam Jappo: Always remember god throughout the day
400
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey to a holy site
400
The holiest river to Hindus is _____________ river.
Ganges River
400
The act of worship in Hinduism is called
Puja
400
Within the Eightfold Path, what are the 6th and 7th orders?
Yes, 6 7 was absolutely on purpose
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness Mindfulness
500
What does a turban symbolize?
1. Discipline
2. Integrity
3. Humility
4. Spirituality
500
Rank the Indian Caste system
500
What animal is sacred to Hinduism?
Cows
500
What is the Veda?
Ancient body of sacred Hindu writings
500
Buddha's father attempted to keep him from becoming a holy man, how?
- Kept him locked in palace
- Was not able to leave unguarded and preplanned
- Sheltered him from sickness, sadness, death, and old age