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What are the holy books of Hinduism?
What is the founder status of Hinduism?
No direct founder
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha
What is the goal of Hinduism?
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Which religion appeals to lower social classes?
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What religious system includes a caste system?
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What does dharma refer to in Hinduism?
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What are Buddhist followers called?
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What is the holy book of Buddhism?
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What key beliefs do Buddhists follow?
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What is the goal of Buddhism?
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What does 'chimsa' mean?
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The goal of both Hinduism and Buddhism is to be freed from the cycle of ______.
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Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in ______.
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Meditation and sacrifice are practices in ______ religions.
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What determines your future reincarnation in both Hinduism and Buddhism?
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Who are the main gods in Hinduism?
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Buddhism believes in gods.
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Buddhism rejects the caste system.
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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.
