Hinduism and Buddhism
Study Guide
Ms. Brown
This is a general guide to help you prepare for the test. This is not a complete list of what
will be on the test. You should make flash cards with one fact per card, then quiz
yourself with them. Be prepared to write developed essay questions with clear topic
sentences.
Hinduism
1. Know how we learned about the origins of Hinduism. Look at section 15.2 in
your book and your class notes.
2. What was the fifth caste that developed?
3. Know the five basic beliefs of Hinduism. Be able to explain each of them. Look
at the titles of sections 15.4- 15.8 for clues.
4. How are the caste system and the idea of dharma connected?
5. Know the 3 principal Hindu gods and what their roles were.
6. Know what an “ascetic” is and what “moska” is. Look on your filmstrip
worksheet for the answers.
Buddhism
1. Know what Buddha means.
2. Know when Buddha lived and what his name was.
3. Be able to write about the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism.
4. Be able to answer general questions about Prince Siddhartha’s birth and life.
5. Be able to list the four noble truths of Buddhism.
6. Be able to recognize the steps in the eightfold path.
7. Know where Buddha first announced his teachings.
8. Know the two main branches of Buddhism. (Answers 8-14 are from the packet)
9. Explain how the two branches are different.
10. Know what a Bodhisattva is.
11. What is the Dalai Lama’s role?
12. How is the Dalai Lama chosen?
13. What is the relationship between China and Tibet?