Eastern Religions Study Quiz

Draw the cycle of reincarnation with the Gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Siddhārtha Gautama founded which philosophy

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

King Ashoka converted to Buddhism after defeating the Kingdom of _______

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

• Nirvana

• Brahman

• Moksha

• Atman

Reorder the following into highest caste to lowest caste.

• Vaishyas

• Kshaytriays

• Brahmins

• Shudras

• Dalits

What is the equivalent of Moksha in Buddhism

• Brahman

• Nirvana

• Heaven

• The Middle Way

Which of the following was NOT one of the Four Sights?

• An old man, riddled with arthritis and sores.

• A priest, meditating on the nature of existence.

• The funeral of a dead person.

• A baby being born.

The earliest, most commonly known text in Hinduism is the _______

• The Vedas

• The Quran

• The Torah

• None of the above.

Shiva is the auspicious god because...

• they represent destroying.

• they represent the creation of the world

• they are the god of good luck

• they represent rebirth.

How did Ashoka spread Buddhism throughout India and Asia?

• He forced everyone to convert to Buddhism.

• He outlawed Hinduism in India.

• He sent monks around India to spread the teachings of Buddhism.

• He required that all Indians become vegetarians.