Hinduism - Level 1
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
What percentage of the world's population follows Hinduism?
50%
Where did Hinduism and Buddhism both originate?
Ancient India
How many Noble Truths are there?
Four
Scientists believe that Hinduism is the _______ religion in the world.
Oldest
What language were the Vedas written in?
Sanskrit
How is Buddhism connected to Hinduism?
Buddhism is a branch off of Hinduism; however it is its own religion
What was the thing that Buddhists seeked that would end all suffering?
Nirvana
What was Buddha before he was Buddha?
An Indian prince
What are the most important ideas in Hinduism?
Karma and reincarnation
What is the name of the most holy river in Hinduism called?
The Ganges River
What do Buddhism and Hinduism both believe in?
Karma and reincarnation
Who founded Buddhism and would go on to become Buddha?
Siddhartha Guatama
Who founded Hinduism?
There is no specific founder
What is the most common way of disposal of a dead body in Hinduism?
Cremation or the process of burning the body
True or False: Only Buddhism believed that desire is the root cause of suffering
False
Is Buddhism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Atheistic (neither) - their religion isn't based on God but the Nirvana
Name one Hindu god or goddess
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, Saraswathi
True or False: Both agree someone can be shown God or become enlightened in many different ways
True
What is one of the Noble Truths?
1) Life is suffering; 2) Suffering is due to attachment to things; 3) Attatchment can be overcome; 4) There is a life path to accomplish all of this