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World Religions
Mr. Mize
Hinduism and Buddhism Study Guide
1. In what region did the roots of Hinduism first begin?
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2. Who are the Aryans?
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3. What are the Vedas?
4. In what ways did the Aryans influence early Indian religion?
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5. Identify/Define the following terms:
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Ahimsa-
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6. Explain the relationship between Dharma and Karma
7. Identify and Explain the 4 types of Yoga
8. What does the word Yoga translate to?
9. Identify the 3 main Hindu gods and their roles as a divine being.
10. Explain how this statement is true. Hinduism is a religion that is Monotheistic and Polytheistic.
11. Who was the originator of Buddhism?
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12. What elements of Hinduism did Buddhism reject? Why?
13. In your own words summarize the fundamental principle(s) of Buddhism in two sentences or less.
14. In Hinduism Moksha is the ultimate goal. What is this idea called in Buddhism?
15. According to Buddhists, this is the “way” to achieve enlightenment.
16. Describe the 8 principles that encompass life and are the focus of one’s discipline in Buddhism.