Buddhism
Hinduism
Similarities
Differences
100

The founder of Buddhism is...

Siddhartha Guatama 

100

The system of organizing everyone into a strict social system

Caste/Varnas/Jati System 

100

Both Hinduism and Buddhism started on this continent...

Asia

100

Name a difference about gods. 

Hinduism has multiple deities, but Buddhism has no gods. 

200

The goal of Buddhism is to reach this...

Nirvana 

200

Which of the 5 castes is the lowest?

Dalit or Untouchables

200

Both Hinduism and Buddhism use the idea of _______ which is a training of the mind to give full focus and attention to your goal...

Meditation 

200

Name a difference about the caste system. 

Hinduism follows it, Buddhism rejects it

300

These steps help Buddhists reach nirvana

The Eight Fold Path 

300

The idea that your good actions need to outweigh your bad actions

Karma

300

The goal of both Hinduism and Buddhism is to be released from...

The cycle of reincarnation 

300

In Hinduism, you gain karma to reach Moksha, but in Buddhism, you follow the ____ ___ to reach ____

Eightfold Path, Nirvana

400

How many Gods are in Buddhism?

Zero 

400

Hinduism's books of poems, prayers, and songs

Vedas

400

Both religions believe life is sacred. Since this is a belief what are both Hinduism and Buddhism (in regards to what they eat)?

Vegetarians

400

Name a difference about how the religions began. 

Hinduism formed out of the caste system, but Buddhism had a founder. 

500

The Four Noble Truths are all related to this one concept...

Suffering

500

Who are the three main deities?

Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

500

Both religions believe in ____________ which means sacred duty to your role in this world. 

Dharma

500

Name a difference about who worships at the temple. 

Hinduism - only followers

Buddhists - monks