Buddhism and Hinduism Quiz

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• There is no founder

• Gandhi

Which of the following is the Buddhist goal of enlightenment and a state of perfect peace?

• moksha

• nirvana

• karma

• Suffering

What is the first Noble Truth in Buddhism?

• Life is suffering.

• Suffering can be overcome.

• People need to follow the duties of their caste.

• Everything is beautiful.

According to the second Noble Truth of Buddhism, what causes suffering?

• attachment

• karma

• dharma

• Fear

Where was Buddhism founded?

• India

• Pakistan

• Japan

• China

How do Buddhists believe you can overcome attachment and achieve Nirvana?

• following the Eightfold Path

• rising through the Caste System

• asking the Karma for help

• following the Four Noble Truths

Which of the following is true about Buddhism?

• Buddhism is a polytheistic religion.

• Buddhism is a monotheistic religion.

• Buddhism is a non-theistic religion.

• Buddhism is a henotheistic religion.

What is the end goal in Buddhism?

• to become one with Brahman

• to achieve enlightenment and end the cycle of reincarnation

• to earn enough good karma to go to the afterlife

• to be reincarnated in the highest caste

According to Buddhism, what happens if a person doesn't achieve nirvana?

• They are punished in the afterlife.

• They have to be reincarnated until they achieve nirvana.

• They are born in a lower caste in the next life.

• There will not be harmony in their society.

Which of the following is a similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?

• Both believe in karma.

• Both are trying to achieve nirvana.

• Both are polytheistic religions.

• Both follow a very strict caste system.