Hinduism and Buddhism

Question 1

B - Who are the founders of Buddhism?

Answer 1

Siddhartha Gautama: also known as Buddha; The title means “The Enlightened One”

Question 2

B - What is the sacred text called?

Answer 2

1. Tripitaka 2. Sutras: sacred writings

Question 3

B - True or false: Gods are worshipped in this region.

Answer 3

False - Gods are NOT worshipped

Question 4

B - What is reincarnation?

Answer 4

the Buddhist belief in a cycle of rebirth after death.

Question 5

B - What is karma?

Answer 5

Buddhists believe that a person’s actions affect what happens to him or her.

Question 6

B - True or false:

Answer 6

Buddhists do not follow the caste system.

Question 7

B - Are some Buddhists vegetarian?

Answer 7

Yes, some Buddhists are Vegetarians; eat what you need, no more no less.

Question 8

B - Where are they worshipped?

Answer 8

Temple: Busshist sacred place Shrine: Area of worship is a Buddhist home.

Question 9

B - What is Vesak?

Answer 9

Buddha’s Birthday of the year. It is celebrated on the first full moon day in May, or the fourth lunar month which usually occurs in May or during a lunar leap year, June.

Question 10

H - Who are the founders?

Answer 10

Aryans

Question 11

H - What do they call their sacred writings?

Answer 11

Vedas: ancient Hindu sacred writings.

Question 12

H - What is Samsara??? (what the…?”)

Answer 12

The belief in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth

Question 13

H - What is karma?

Answer 13

The Hindu belief is that a person’s actions affect what happens to him or her.

Question 14

H - What is puja?

Answer 14

Hindu prayer rituals

Question 15

H - True or false: The people don’t eat meat, most are vegetarians.

Answer 15

True - They believe that the cow is sacred.