Hinduism and Buddhism Overview
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What are the holy books of Hinduism?

  • Bible
  • Tripitaka
  • Quran
  • Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita (correct)
  • What is the founder status of Hinduism?

    No direct founder

    Who founded Buddhism?

    Siddhartha

    What is the goal of Hinduism?

    <p>Moksha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religion appeals to lower social classes?

    <p>Buddhism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What religious system includes a caste system?

    <p>Hinduism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dharma refer to in Hinduism?

    <p>Hindu moral code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Buddhist followers called?

    <p>Monks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the holy book of Buddhism?

    <p>Tripitaka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key beliefs do Buddhists follow?

    <p>4 noble truths and 8fold path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Buddhism?

    <p>Nirvana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'chimsa' mean?

    <p>Non-violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of both Hinduism and Buddhism is to be freed from the cycle of ______.

    <p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in ______.

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Meditation and sacrifice are practices in ______ religions.

    <p>both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines your future reincarnation in both Hinduism and Buddhism?

    <p>Karma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the main gods in Hinduism?

    <p>Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Buddhism believes in gods.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Buddhism rejects the caste system.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hinduism

    • Sacred texts include the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita.
    • No direct founder; it evolved over thousands of years.
    • Goal is moksha, which means reunification with Brahman, the ultimate reality.
    • Features a caste system, which delineates social status and responsibilities.
    • Dharma serves as the moral code guiding ethical conduct.
    • Main deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, who play vital roles in the cosmology.
    • Concepts of karma influence future lives through the law of cause and effect in reincarnation.

    Buddhism

    • Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha.
    • Focuses on achieving nirvana, the ultimate goal of liberation from suffering and the cycle of life, which is the reunion with the atman (soul).
    • Appeals particularly to lower social classes and rejects the traditional caste system, promoting equality.
    • Sacred text is the Tripitaka, which contains the teachings of the Buddha.
    • Emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as the framework for overcoming suffering.
    • Followers are referred to as monks, who live a life of contemplation and ethical practice.
    • Lacks the belief in deities; is often described as non-theistic.

    Similarities

    • Both religions originated in India, sharing foundational cultural and philosophical contexts.
    • Meditation and sacrifice are important practices in both traditions, highlighting their spiritual elements.
    • Both emphasize the goal of escape from the cycle of life, striving for enlightenment or liberation.
    • Concepts of karma are integral to both belief systems, affecting future reincarnations based on past actions.
    • Both advocate for non-violence (ahimsa) as a moral principle in their teachings.

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    Explore the fundamental beliefs and practices of Hinduism and Buddhism, two major religions that originated in India. This quiz covers key concepts such as sacred texts, main deities, the caste system, and the paths to liberation. Test your knowledge about their philosophies and moral codes.

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