Hinduism/Buddhism

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Collections of hymns and prayers that make up the earliest Hindu sacred writings.

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Vedas

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"What comes around goes around" is a way to describe ____________.

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karma

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Who was the founder of Hinduism?

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No real founder

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Considered India's holiest river.

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Ganges River

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Hinduism is polytheistic. What does that mean?

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Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.

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What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?

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Caste

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What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life? Options: maya, reincarnation, recluse, dharma

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reincarnation

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According to tradition, how did Siddhartha Gautama become the Buddha?

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He meditated under a bodhi (fig) tree for days, attained a new level of consciousness-nirvana, and attained a state of happiness and peace.

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What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called? Options: Ten Commandments, Shar'ia Law, The Four Noble Truths, The Five Noble Truths

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The Four Noble Truths

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According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment? Options: Follow the Ten Commandments, Follow the Eightfold Path, Get as many material possessions as possible., Follow the 12-step Program

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Follow the Eightfold Path