Hinduism and Buddhism Quiz

How does Hinduism impact the daily life of its followers?

By trying to be reincarnated as a higher class to eventually reach moksha, they must be good people in their daily lives to have a good karma.

What are the Upanishads?

The written dialogue between a teacher and a student explaining the of Hinduism.

After Siddhartha Gautama meditated for 49 days he became known as who?

Buddha

What is the caste system jobs?

Brahmins (priests) Kshatriyas (Warriors princes) Vaishuas (Merchants) Suolras (farmers) Untouchables

What animal is sacred to Hindus?

Cows

In Buddhism what is it called when you reach enlightenment?

Nirvana

What are the similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma, Non violence

Why do higher caste members fear contact with the untouchables?

Untouchables are the lowest caste and other castes feared that contact with an untouchable could spread pollution. They are not pure.

What is karma?

What goes around comes around. Actions of that directly affect your next life.