major figures
Who is referred to as the ‘Buddha’ (Buddhism)
Siddhartha Gautama (pg.123)
What are the 4 Major Texts? (Hinduism)
The Vedas (Pg.108-9)
What do Buddhists think about the creation, specifically the “end” of the universe?
The universe has no beginning or end, but continues to regenerate itself in cycles (page 126)
What is the primary location where Hinduism is practiced?
India (page 100)
What day is known as Buddha day?
Vesak day (page 135)
Who founded the school of Hindu philosophy? (Hinduism)
Adi Shankara (pg.101)
Which one of the Vedas is the longest known epic poem in human history
Mahabharata (hinduism 109)
What are the requirements of the Eightfold path?
Right to understanding, right purpose, right speech...etc (pg. 128)
What percentage of the world population practices Buddhusm?
6.7% (page 122)
What celebration is known as the “Festival of Lights?” (Hinduism)
Diwali (Page 115)
Who is known as the protector of children? (Buddhism)
Kshitigarbha (pg.124)
What are the spiritual principles and teachings found in The Vedas? (pg.108)
The Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Saa Veda and Atharva Veda
What are the Five Skandhas of Buddhism?
Rupa (Physical); Vedana (feelings); Samjna (perception of the world); Samskara (impulse); and Vijnana (awareness) (page 129)
What are the three most significant gods of Hinduism?
Brahma, Vishnu, Shdiua (page 106)
What festival celebrates the birth of Rama? (Hinduism)
Rama Navami (Page 115)
Who is known as a devout Hindu leader of the Indian independence movement in the twentieth century? (Hinduism)
Mahatma Gandhi (pg.102)
What two categories does Hindu tradition divide it’s sacred texts into and what do they mean?
Shruti;”that which is heard” refers to relieved or eternally existing truth and Smriti “that which is remembered” refers to realized truth (pg.108)
What is the name of the hell-like realm where sinners may spend temporary periods between lifetimes?
The Naraka (page 105)
What are the Four main sects in Hinduism?
Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism. (Pg. 100)
What festival takes place over nine nights? (Hinduism)
Navratri (Page 115)
Who is given the title of “The Dalai Lama” and who is the current one? (Buddhism)
The Dalai Lama is the leader of the Gelugpa order of lamas, the current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso (pg.125)
What is the name of the compilation of the Buddha’s teachings written several centuries after his life?
The Pali Canon (Page 131)
All creation is part of ____, a universal, unknowable force that is the origin of the universe.
Brahman (pg.103)
When was Buddhism introduced to the west?
The 1850s (page 121)
What day commemorates Buddha’s enlightenment?
Bodhi Day (Page 135)