Quiz on Hinduism and Buddhism

What religion became the main religion during the Gupta Empire?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

What is Brahman in Hinduism?

• The god of war

• The destroyer

• A universal spirit represented by many deities

• A religious leader

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most worshiped Hindu gods?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Lakshmi

• Shiva

What does “reincarnation” mean in Hindu belief?

• Disappearing after death

• The soul is reborn into another life

• Becoming a god

• Staying in the afterlife forever

What determines the type of life a soul will have in the next rebirth?

• Religion

• Knowledge

• Karma

• Wealth

What is the goal of reincarnation in Hinduism?

• To become a priest

• To live a perfect life and stop being reborn

• To gain political power

• To move to another country

What was the Bhakti Movement?

• A war between Hindu groups

• A spiritual reform movement that emphasized personal devotion and equality

• A political rebellion

• A school for priests

What made the Bhakti Movement different from earlier Hindu practices?

• It only allowed women

• It had animal sacrifices

• It focused less on rituals and more on personal devotion

• It was against religion

What religion spread through Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and China?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

How did Theravada Buddhists view the Buddha?

• As a great teacher and leader

• As a god

• As a king

• As a warrior