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Religions Quiz Lucak
Hinduism and Buddhism
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History
9th Grade
09/10/2015

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Polytheistic
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This is true about Hinduism
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ahimsa
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The hindu belief of non-violence toward all living things.
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untouchables
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Which is not part of the social caste system in Hinduism
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cow
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This animal is most sacred in Hinduism
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reincarnation
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in Hinduism, when someone dies and their soul is reborn into another living thing
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monotheism
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the belief in one god.
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polytheism
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belief in many gods.
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Nirvana
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This is not a part of the three things that are important to Hindus.
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Dharma
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For hindus, their job is determined by birth.
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Varna
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For hindus, their social class, determined by birth.
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Karma
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For hindus to move up in social class, they must do their job well. Their grade for doing their job is called this,
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Buddhism
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Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of this religion.
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Nirvana
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Buddhists believe that they are able to reach peace with the eternal spirit while they are alive. This is called...
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It is good to have desires
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Which of the following is not part of the 4 noble truths for a Buddhist?
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Moksha
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For Hindus, being one with the eternal spirit after you die.
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Nirvana
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for Buddhists, being one with the eternal spirit while you are alive.
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Hinduism
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This religion is polytheistic
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