1. Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in __________.
2. For _________, only the historical Buddha and past Buddhas are accepted. For _______, there are other contemporary and popular Buddhas apart from the historical Buddha.
3. Why is it difficult to determine the origin of Hinduism?
4. In Buddhism, when women participate in the sangha, it does not mean she is being superior to men. Why?
5. __________ is the spontaneous desire to achieve the state of being enlightened.
6. The four Noble Truths of Buddhism teaches about suffering, which of the following statements follows its correct order?
7. Forming the fourth part of the Vedas, the term ______literally translates as “sitting down
near” or “sitting close to” as it implies listening intently to the mystic teachings of a
spiritual teacher who has fully understood the universal truths.
8. People are born in this world with specific duties to perform in accordance with their status in society. This is the concept of _______ wherein people must accomplish their tasks so that society can prosper as a whole.
9. Honoring women in Hindu society as a fundamental teaching has been laid down in one of the supplementary arms of the Vedas, the _______________.
10. The concept of ___________ involves the accumulation of one’s past deeds that have a direct effect on one’s present condition, the universal law of causality.
11. One distinct feature of Mahayana Buddhism concerns its teaching about an enlightened being, or _____________which is, the ultimate way for any Buddhist to live in this world.
12. For the________, when believers die, it is their objective to live in the Sukhavati, by simply reciting the name of the Amitabha with utmost attentiveness many times during the day.
13. _____________ offers enlightenment to anyone, not only for the members of the monastic order, but also for those with families and secular careers.
14. Buddhist moral thoughts and actions are principally guided by the _____________.
15. Unhappiness of life is principally caused by people’s unending desires. This is also known as_____________________.
16. In ___________, the monastic way of life ensures the path toward enlightenment.
17. In Hinduism and Buddhism (Mahayana and Theravada), __________ is an integral concept.
18. __________ is said to be the most tolerant of all religions as there are numerous ways to manifest one’s set of beliefs.
19. In Buddhism, the principal purpose of one’s life is to terminate all forms of _________ caused by attachment to impermanent entities.
20. Hinduism in which both pre-Aryan and Aryan elements are found, evolved, and developed during the ancient ____________.
21. Buddhism is closely linked to its founder ______________ who is also referred to as the Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”
22. _________ is the final meaning of life that involves enlightenment, self-realization, or union with God. For the Hindus, this is the most difficult goal of life to accomplish.
23. All Hindus aim to achieve the four-fold purpose of life that includes dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. The four desirable goals of life are known as _________.
24. The use of chants and yoga is also part of ____________.
25. The _________ emphasize that salvation is a personal matter, and one cannot receive assistance from other entities, such as another person or institution, to realize the inner truths of religion.
26. Why is offering of meats and incense NOT a worship practice and observance of Mahayana Buddhism?
27. What do you think is the hardest thing about being a Buddhist?
28. How is Yoga related to Hinduism?
29. The ______________believe that any Muslim can be a ruler and he does not need to prove his lineage to Muhammad as long as he gets the approval and confidence of the ummah or community.
30. The Catholic Church follows a certain hierarchy based on the Canon Law of the Catholic Church. At the top of the hierarchy is the _________ considered as Peter’s successor.
31. The __________ also form part of the hierarchy. They are teachers of the doctrine, priests