Hinduism and Buddhism Quiz

What are the Vedas?

• Collection of philosophical texts

• Collection of religious hymns

• Collection of historical records

• Collection of ancient stories

Which social class in Vedic religion was responsible for carrying out rituals?

• Brahmins

• Shudras

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

What is the ultimate goal of many Hindus according to their belief system?

• To gain eternal youth

• To unite their soul with Brahman

• To achieve great wealth and power

• To become a powerful ruler

What is the law of karma in Hinduism?

• The division of society into social classes

• Actions and their consequences

• The ultimate goal of Hindu belief

• The cycle of rebirth

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhist teachings?

• To achieve great wealth and power

• To gain eternal youth

• To end suffering and find peace

• To become a powerful ruler

What is the middle way in Buddhism?

• A path to end suffering and find peace

• A path to gain eternal youth

• A path to achieve great wealth and power

• A path to become a powerful ruler

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• Shiva

• Vishnu

• Brahma

• Siddhartha Gautama

Which branch of Buddhism embraced newer ideas and developed in northern Asia?

• Vajrayana

• Theravada

• Zen

• Mahayana

What is the number of followers of Hinduism in South Asia?

• 900 million

• 350 million

• 500 million

• 1 billion

What is the number of followers of Buddhism worldwide?

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 900 million

• 350 million