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Hinduism and Buddhism Basics

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  • Q1
    Who are the 3 most important Hindu gods?
    Durga, Vishnu, Shiva
    Ganesh, Durga, Brahma
    Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh
    Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
    30s
  • Q2
    How does the caste system affect religious practices in Hinduism?
    Brahmins are at the top of the system & are the only ones to perform rituals
    Only members of the upper levels of the caste system are allowed to worship Shiva
    Untouchables are at the top of the system & are the only ones to perform rituals
    Religious devotion allows for upward mobility in one's lifetime
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is Ganesh important and popular?
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    He protects children
    He removes obstacles
    He preserves the universe
    He destroys the universe
    30s
  • Q4
    Why can Hinduism be considered to have monotheistic aspects?
    Shiva, Vishnu, & Brahma are 3 gods in one
    Brahma is a God-force present in all things.
    It is only polytheistic.
    Brahman is a God-force present in all things.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which god is this structure dedicated to?
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    Shiva
    Buddha
    Vishnu
    Ganesh
    30s
  • Q6
    What is samsara?
    Release from the cycle of rebirth
    Looking the god in the eye
    The cycle of rebirth
    Good deeds
    30s
  • Q7
    What is moksha?
    Release from the cycle of rebirth
    The act of worship
    the inner chamber of a Hindu temple
    The cycle of rebirth
    30s
  • Q8
    Why is darshan important in Hinduism?
    It is the only way to pray (puja)
    It is a step toward enlightenment
    It is an essential component of Dharma (The Cosmic Order)
    The god is believed to inhabit the image/statue in the temple. One gains the god's favor by seeing/being seen by the god.
    30s
  • Q9
    How does one achieve nirvana in Buddhism?
    Worshiping many gods
    Visiting the tree where Buddha reached enlightenment
    Following the Eight-fold Path
    Donating money to temples
    30s
  • Q10
    What does Dharma refer to in Buddhism?
    The last step before nirvana
    The first step toward nirvana
    The teaching of Buddha
    Right actions and thoughts
    30s
  • Q11
    How is Mahayana Buddhism different from Theravada Buddhism?
    Theravada worships Buddha as a god
    Theravada encourages a personal relationship with Buddha and bodhisattvas to help people achieve nirvana
    Mahayana encourages a personal relationship with Buddha and bodhisattvas to help people achieve nirvana.
    No difference. Just practiced in different countries.
    30s
  • Q12
    How did Buddhism spread to China, Korea, Japan, and Western Asia
    Chinese culture strongly influenced Korean and Japanese culture
    It appealed to people oppressed by the Confucian order
    All of the choices
    Monasteries often served rest stops along the Silk Road
    30s
  • Q13
    What is a mandala?
    A model of the cosmic order
    A type of offering to Hindu gods
    The entrance to a Hindu Temple
    A minor temple within a temple complex
    30s

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