27. Hindus believe that the sum effect of a person’s deeds and actions during life, called _____, shape that person’s next life.
A. dharma
B. devas
C. karma
D. moksha

38. In Hinduism, the eternal being that created and preserves the world is called
A. Vishnu
B. Brahman
C. Rama
D. Siva
49. In Hinduism, escape from the cycle of rebirth is called
A. moksha
B. karma
C. samsara
D. dharma

50. How did Buddhism change after Buddha’s death?
A. It developed an institutional hierarchy.
B. It began to emphasize Buddha’s descent from God.
C. It split into three main traditions.
D. It began to require that Buddhists give up all their earthly possessions.

64. The Buddha taught
A. following your desires leads to enlightenment.
B. suffering is not part of human life.
C. it is best to avoid meditation.
D. those who follow the Eightfold Path can attain nirvana.

75. Right attitude, right effort, and right mindfulness are all part of the
A. Four Noble Truths
B. Eightfold Path
C. Middle Way
D. Great Departure

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14. The Buddha taught
A. following your desires leads to enlightenment.
B. suffering is not part of human life.
C. it is best to avoid meditation.
D. those who follow the Eightfold Path can attain nirvana.

15. Right attitude, right effort, and right mindfulness are all part of the
A. Four Noble Truths
B. Eightfold Path
C. Middle Way
D. Great Departure

16. Buddhism spread from India through missionary work and
A. word of mouth
B. families
C. trade
D. monks

17. What Indian leader helped the spread of Buddhism by becoming a Buddhist and by sending out missionaries?
A. Ashoka
B. Dhammapada
C. Bhagavad Gita
D. Mahavira

18. What major religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Daoism

19. Which of the following dynasties ruled China after the others?
A. Xia
B. Shang
C. Eastern Zhou
D. Western Zhou

20. Which of the following accurately describes the Western Zhou dynasty?
A. peaceful
B. militaristic
C. bureaucratic
D. chaotic

21. Shang kings surrounded themselves by a _______, or gathering of wealthy nobles that performed rituals intended to keep the kingdom safe and strong.
A. tribunal
B. government
C. court
D. advisers

22. Chinese rulers used what to explain the rise and fall of dynasties in China?
A. oracle bones
B. Mandate of Heaven
C. religion
D. history

23. Which dynasty developed a writing system, made advancements in bronze work, created a precise calendar, and used a money system?
A. Laozi
B. Western Zhou
C. Eastern Zhou
D. Shang

24. What did the Zhou use to strengthen their economy and their army?
A. bronze
B. iron
C. steel
D. gold

25. What was first introduced to China by the Zhou?
A. bronze
B. gold
C. coins
D. writing

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The Buddha set forth a systematic approach by which dedicated humans could

pull themselves out of suffering and achieve the final goal of liberation. The

Eightfold Path offers ways to burn up all past demerits, avoid accumulating new

demerits, and build up merit for a favorable rebirth. Perfection of the path means

final escape from the cycle of death and rebirth, into the peace of nirvana.

The required conduct and attitudes of the 8-fold path are:

Right understanding of reality

Right thoughts and motives

Right speech

Right action (including avoiding stealing, lying, sexual misconduct and intoxicants)

Right livelihood

Right effort

Right mindfulness

Right meditation

Do these requirements seem hard to you? Unnecessary?

How do they compare with the teachings of your own religion?

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like reading, washing cups, jogging or even chatting….all these activities can actually be use to practice Right Mindfulness, is this true?

Thanks.

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