Short Cycle Vocab | 7th grade SS

AKA preserver

Vishnu

a buddhist state of complete peace

nirvana

freedom from the cycle of reincarnation

moksha

Hinduism was created by a spiritual teacher, or guru

false

basic element are represented by what

5 tigers of pagodas

Atman can also be called what

soul

determines how people are reborn based on how they live their life

karma

You should always obey one’s

dharma

This is the main goal of a hindu

for their soul, the atman, to be one with Brahman

Following the eightfold path will help you reach what?

Nirvana

The difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism

Followers of Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha’s teachings exactly

How can you achieve good karma?

Do not be selfish. Do good deeds.

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama

The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism

Four Noble Truths

What does Shiva’s third eye represent?

Wisdom

AKA Shiva

Destroyer

Why do Buddhist meditate

to reach nirvana

Holi is celebrated during which season?

Spring

A belief that a soul will continue to exist and will be reborn into a new body

Reincarnation

What did Brahmins do?

Studied and performed rituals from the Vedas

Why do Hindus meditate

to achieve peace

What is polytheism

believe in many Gods

The duty to accept your role in the world without complaint

dharma

Who is Ashoka

Spread Buddhism across Central Asia

Correct explanation of the three main Hindu gods and which aspect of Brahman they represent

Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver, Shiva is the destroyer

Ganesh is known as what

Universal Spirit

AKA creator

Brahma

Volunteering at a hospital would be good or bad karma

good karma

Why do Hindus travel to the Ganges River?

To wash away sins

What does the vedas contain

myths, prayers, and religious songs and poems

Where was Buddha born?

Lumbini Grove

A state of total understanding

enlightenment

Who destroys the universe occasionaly to pave the way for creation?

Shiva

What are the four noble truths?

The truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, the eightfold path