Quiz: Hinduism, Buddhism & Confucianism

Life is part of a cycle called samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. A person’s actions, or karma, affect what form they will take in the next life. The ultimate goal is to escape this cycle and reach moksha, a state of freedom and release.

The passage above is describing the core beliefs of

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Polytheism

This belief system emphasizes the importance of social order and respect through the Five Relationships. These outline how people should act toward one another (for example, between parent and child or ruler and subject) to create harmony in society.

The passage above is describing the core beliefs of

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Polytheism

This belief system is centered on the Four Noble Truths, which explain that life involves suffering, that suffering comes from desire, that ending desire can end suffering, and that following a path of moral behavior and mindfulness can bring peace.

The passage above is describing the core beliefs of

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Polytheism

1. Through ​ (a)   , or being born again and again, Hindus believe they can one day achieve Moksha. 

• reincarnation
• desire
• ramadan
• nirvana

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.

Correctly label the categories for each religion on the table.

a

b

c

d

e

h

Siddhartha Gautama

No Known Founder

Vedas/Upanishads

The Analects

Ganesha

10 Commandments

Confucius

Tripatka/3 Baskets of Wisdom

Major Locations: Hinduism, Buddhism & Confucianism

Where do we find these religions / belief systems mainly practiced today?

• East/Southeast Asia (China/Japan)

• Buddhism

• India

• Hinduism

• China

• Confucianism