Religion Unit- Polytheism

Question 0

Hinduism is primarily found in…

Answer 0

India

Question 1

Polytheism

Answer 1

The belief in multiple gods.

Question 2

Hinduism began approximately in…

Answer 2

3000 B.C.E

Question 3

Unlike most other major religions, Hinduism has…

Answer 3

No one founder.

Question 4

Vedas

Answer 4

Sacred text of Hindus written in Sanskrit, the oldest written language.

Question 5

Caste System

Answer 5

Important characteristics of Hinduism regarding India’s social classes.

Question 6

Divali

Answer 6

The most important Hindu holiday, which is also known as the Festival of Lights.

Question 7

According to Hindus, the way of life should be to…

Answer 7

Free the soul from the cycle of reincarnation (Samsara).

Question 8

Moksha

Answer 8

The freeing of the soul from the body.

Question 9

Cow

Answer 9

Considered the most sacred animal to Hindus because it sustains life. (With milk)

Question 10

Gandhi

Answer 10

Hindu leader of non-violent resistance to unjust laws.

Question 11

Siddhartha Gautama

Answer 11

Founder of Buddhism and later known as The Buddha, and “The Enlightened One”.

Question 12

Dalai Lama

Answer 12

Spiritual leader of Tibet.

Question 13

Tripitaka

Answer 13

Sacred writings of Buddhism.

Question 14

Bodhisattva

Answer 14

A person who has achieved partial enlightenment but stay on earth to help others achieve Enlightenment.

Question 15

According to Buddhist teachings…

Answer 15

The cause of suffering is desire.

Question 16

Buddhists believe that…

Answer 16

Life should be lived in the middle path; not in extremes, but a life lived in moderation.

Question 17

On the path to becoming Buddha…

Answer 17

The discovery that challenges and tragedies were a part of everyone’s life, shaped his (Buddha) religious philosophy and teachings.

Question 18

Part of this Buddhist life…

Answer 18

Part of Buddhist monastic life is that they (monks and nuns live monastic lives) abstain from smoking and drinking.

Question 19

Brahman

Answer 19

Highest god in Hinduism.

Question 20

Ganges River

Answer 20

Most sacred river to Hindus

Question 21

Two gods in Hinduism

Answer 21

Vishna and shiva

Question 22

Buddhism believes in the four…

Answer 22

Noble truths

Question 23

Mecca

Answer 23

City of Muslim world

Question 24

In Buddhism, the middle path is called

Answer 24

Moderation

Question 25

Clergy

Answer 25

Leadership within a church

Question 26

Theravada sect of Buddhism

Answer 26

Believes the Buddha is more of a teacher and role model rather than someone who should be worshipped

Question 27

Nirvana

Answer 27

The Buddhist term describing the place or stage u go to after death