Religions of South and East Asia

What is the highest state of enlightenment for a Buddhist?

• Nirvana
• The Scientific Method
• Nurvona
• Reincarnation

What is the main concern of a Buddhist trying to reach enlightenment?

• trying to earn enough money to support him or herself
• Finding enough food to make a large meal with
• eliminating all desire from his or her life to get rid of suffering
• Proving to everyone around that he or she is the most skilled

Confusianism is mostly practiced in which region?

• India

• China

• Indonesia

• Japan

Which of the following is the best summary of Confucius' message about social ranking?

• Everyone is equal and there is no need to treat people differently

• No two people are the same so respect peoples differences

• Try hard to move up in your social rank at all costs

• Be kind and respectful in all your relationships.

What is the best interpretation of the following quote?:
"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves"

• When you seek revenge on a person you will end up hurting yourself in the process
• Journeys are usually difficult so be prepared to die
• When you get revenge the person will be so upset they will die two times
• Never forget that you will die someday

Which of the following is NOT a part of Hinduism?

• Ying and Yang symbol
• Reincarnation
• Karma
• Holi Festival of throwing paint

What is reincarnation?

• Dieng and going to Heaven
• Having eternal life
• Building up "Good Energy"
• Being reborn as another living being based on your actions in your current life

What is the relationship between Karma and Reincarnation?

• Karma is being reborn and reincarnation is building up good deeds
• Karma is the meditation that Hindu followers do to get reincarnated
• karma and reincarnation are the same thing
• Karma is the good deeds people do and Reincarnation is being reborn as a new life

One main similarity between Hinduism & Buddhism include:

• Originated in Inda
• No single founder
• Seeking Nirvana
• Priests called Swami

Name the pilgrimage site for Hindus that washes away the bad Karma and helps transition people to a new life.

• Yangtze River

• Indus RIver

• Bodh Gaya

• Ganges River