Hinduism and Buddhism Quiz Review

Directions: Choose the caste that correctly matches the number on the pyramid.

• 5

• Kshatriyas

• 2

• Brahmin

• 4

• Vaishyas

• 3

• Dalits

• 1

• Sudras

Compare and contrast the two religions by filling in the chart below. Use the Word Choices: polytheism, no gods, reincarnation, moksha, nirvana. Hinduism: 1. _______ 2. _______ Buddhism: 3. _______ 4. _______ Both: 5. _______

• Hinduism: 1. polytheism 2. moksha; Buddhism: 3. no gods 4. nirvana; Both: 5. reincarnation

• Hinduism: 1. no gods 2. nirvana; Buddhism: 3. polytheism 4. moksha; Both: 5. reincarnation

• Hinduism: 1. reincarnation 2. nirvana; Buddhism: 3. moksha 4. polytheism; Both: 5. no gods

• Hinduism: 1. moksha 2. reincarnation; Buddhism: 3. nirvana 4. no gods; Both: 5. polytheism

Buddhists believe the root cause of suffering is:

• Desire

• Ignorance

• Hatred

• Karma

The ultimate goal of Buddhists is:

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

• Karma

• Meditation

The ultimate goal of Hinduism is:

• Moksha

• Dharma

• Artha

• Kama

Hinduism could be considered polytheistic because:

• It has a single god.

• It has multiple gods.

• It does not have any gods.

• It is a monotheistic religion.

Hinduism could be considered monotheistic because:

• It worships a single god exclusively.

• It recognizes a single supreme deity with many forms.

• It does not believe in any gods.

• It is a branch of another monotheistic religion.

Which of the following rivers is important to Hindus as a religious site?

• Yellow River

• Nile River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

Who helped spread Buddhism throughout Asia in the 200s BCE?

• King Ashoka

• Shiva

• The first five disciples

• Hindu priests

Select at least 5 countries where Buddhism spread directly from India.