unit test Hinduism Buddhism and Judaism

Question 1

what religion developed as a result of the Aryan invasions?

Answer 1

hinduism

Question 2

how did hinduism form

Answer 2

when Aryans migrated into India they brought some beliefs that over time combined with indigenous traditions Wich gave rise to a new religion

Question 3

what is a veda

Answer 3

a veda is a collection of sacred texts that form the foundation of hinduism

Question 4

where do Hindus worship

Answer 4

temples and home shrines

Question 5

who is the religious leader in hinduism

Answer 5

brahmins are the priests

Question 6

what religion does a upanishad belong to and what is it

Answer 6

Hinduism it is a collection of old texts that explore the meaning of the vedas

Question 7

in what religion Is and atman beloved to be the soul or self of someone

Answer 7

hinduism

Question 8

what religion has a caste system

Answer 8

hinduism

Question 9

is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic

Answer 9

polythiestic

Question 10

what are the 3 Hindu gods

Answer 10

brahma Vishnu and Shiva

Question 11

list the caste system and what each caste is

Answer 11

brahmins- priests
kshatriyas- warriors, kings
vaishya- merchants, landowners
sudras- commoner, peasants, servants
untouchables are below the caste

Question 12

to end the cycle of reincarnation in hinduism u must achieve…

Answer 12

moksha (u must be a man from brahmin class to achieve)

Question 13

who was Buddhism formed by

Answer 13

siddhartha gautama (budha)

Question 14

which two religions where originated close to eachother

Answer 14

Buddhism and hinduism in India

Question 15

what is Buddhism signifigant religious text

Answer 15

tripitaka

Question 16

where is budhism practiced

Answer 16

typically alone but temples do exist

Question 17

what are the signifigant religious leaders in budhism

Answer 17

monks

Question 18

what belief was budhism stem from

Answer 18

Desire is the cause of all suffering

Question 19

what ideas is the four noble truths based upon

Answer 19

life is full of pain and suffering caused by human desire and by following the eightfold path and putting an end to desire humans can end suffering

Question 20

what do Buddhists call reincarnation

Answer 20

samsara

Question 21

what is the difference in beliefs of hinduism and budhism

Answer 21

Buddhists reject the caste system and believe on can reach nirvana and an end to reincarnation by following the eightfold path

Question 22

does buddhism belivve in karma and dharma

Answer 22

yes

Question 23

what two other religions formed off of judaism

Answer 23

Christianity and Islam

Question 24

how was Judaism founded

Answer 24

founded by Abraham because he made a covenant with god

Question 25

what did the covenant between god and Abraham say

Answer 25

it said they will become a great nation and inherit the land of Canaan / isreal

Question 26

what is the signifigant writing in Judaism and what does it look like

Answer 26

the Torah and it is a scroll

Question 27

what are the significant religious leaders in judiasm

Answer 27

rabbis

Question 28

where do Jews worship

Answer 28

synagogues temples

Question 29

is judiasm monotheistic or polytheistic

Answer 29

monothiestic

Question 30

what happened when the Jewish where exiled from egypt (what did Moses do)

Answer 30

Moses went atop Mount Sinai and returned with two stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments so the Jewish didn't loose there faith

Question 31

who where the two most famous leaders in isreal

Answer 31

king David and solomon

Question 32

what is assosciated with king David and judiasm

Answer 32

David's star

Question 33

what is assosciated with solomon and judiasm

Answer 33

he built the western wall Wich was once known as a great temple