Question

formative assessment
directions: read each statement below and decide which word from the word bank below
best completes each statement. some word choices will not be used.
buddha vishnu shiva gods karma caste siddhartha gautama nirvana
phoenicians unknown israelites judges reincarnation prophets 8 fold path
4 noble truths buddhism hinduism trade monks saul david solomon mohammad

1. though little is known about the history behind his life, it is generally agreed that _________ is

the founder of buddhism.

1. the world faith that believes that the root of all suffering comes from desires is _________.
2. hinduism and buddhism share a common belief in the idea of _________.
3. one of the key differences between buddhism and hinduism are the number of _________ in each

faith.

1. the term _______ means \enlightened one\ and is a title given to _______,

the founder of buddhism.

1. hindus differ greatly from buddhists because they accept a certain social class system

known as the _________ system.

1. _________ are people who choose to live in seclusion and solitude, devoting their lives to matters

of faith.

1. hindus accept _________ as one of their gods although he is believed to have founded another faith.
2. the most effective tool in spreading the buddhist faith was / were _________
3. before god allowed israel to have a king to rule over them, they first were led by both _________ and

_________.

1. israelites first three kings were _______ , _____, and _______ .
2. the founder of hinduism is believed to be _________ because it evolved over the centuries.
3. _______ and _______ are both gods in the hindu faith.

Explanation:

Question 1

The founder of Buddhism is Siddhartha Gautama.

Buddhism teaches that the root of all suffering is desire.

Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation (the cycle of rebirth).

Answer:

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 2