Hinduism beliefs
The belief in many forms of one god?
Polytheistic
______ founded Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama
What religion grew in popularity because it gave everyone the ability to live equal lives after reincarnation?
Buddhism
______ is a way to clear the mind and focus. this is a thing both hinduism and buddhism do.
Meditation
Life is full of ______.
Suffering
Who started Hinduism?
No Single founder
How did Siddhartha begin his life?
He began life as a prince in India.
How did hinduism spread through Asia and China?
trade routes
In ancient Hinduism this system divided society into groups like Brahmins and Kshatriyas, based on birth.
Caste System
The cause of suffering is _______.
Desire
Hinduism does not permit the eating of meat, so most people in India are____________
Vegitarian
The migration of Aryans began what religion?
Hinduism
Buddhism started spreading because Ashoka sent ______ to Sri Lanka.
Missionaries
The goal of Hinduism, union with the Brahman, is known as...
Moksha
The third noble truth is _________?
The way to end suffering is to end desire.
What did the hindus believe happened after death?
Reincarnation
What is the status of Buddhism in India, the place where it began?
It is a minor religion... Buddha was absorbed as another Hindu god.
When did Buddhism start spreading?
300 BCE
What 4 things did Siddhartha see on his journey into the world that changed his life?
An old person, sick person, dead person, beggar.
What is the symbol for Buddhism?
Dharmachakra or the Wheel
The ultimate goal in Hinduism is to become part of this universal life force.
What is the Brahman?
Which religion was developed first and where did both religions originate?
Hinduism was developed first and buddhism came after, they where both developed in India.
When did Hinduism start spreading?
5500 BCE
Some consider Buddhism to be less of a religion and more of a...
philosophy.
To end desire, one must follow the _______.
Eightfold Path