Hinduism vs. Buddhism

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Every spirit is part of an all-powerful, unchanging spiritual force that resides in all things, called brahman. What belief system does this concept belong to? Options: Hinduism, Buddhism, Both

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Both

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Founded by Buddha in approximately 550 BC.

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Buddhism

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These people believe in the Four Noble Truths.

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Buddhism

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Obeying one’s dharma, the religious and moral duties of an individual, allows a person to “move up” when they are reincarnated in their next life. What religion does this concept primarily relate to?

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Hinduism

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Rejected the caste system: Hinduism, Buddhism, Both

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Buddhism

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These people believe in many gods (polytheism), including, Brahma , the Creator; Vishnu, the Preserver; and Shiva, the Destroyer.

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Hinduism

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Achieving moksha, the release from the cycle of rebirth and reunion with Brahman is the ultimate goal for each spirit / person. What is this concept primarily associated with?

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Hinduism

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Karma, all the actions of a person’s life, will affect his or her fate in the next life. Which belief system does this concept belong to? Hinduism, Buddhism, Both

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Both

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Achieving nirvana, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth, is the ultimate goal and accomplished by intense meditation and clean living. What is this concept associated with? Options: Hinduism, Buddhism, Both

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Buddhism

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A key principle is ahimsa, the belief in nonviolence. Which religion is this principle associated with? Options: Hinduism, Buddhism, Both

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Hinduism