Use the Venn Diagram to answer the following supporting questions:

"What are the main beliefs of Hinduism?"

"What are the main beliefs of Buddhism?"

Identify which statement belongs with the religion:

ROW 2
Hinduism

Both

Buddhism

Drag & Drop the answer
Belief in dharma, karma, and samsara

The story of Rama and Sita is a myth of this religion

Uses the Caste System to divide people into social groups

Belief in polytheism, many gods

The focus is on enlightenment, or finding truth

Belief in the 4 noble Truths

Belief in Eightfold Path

End goal is to break out of samsara

The Ganges River is holy/pure to this religion

Leader left worldly possessions behind to find enlightenment

1 answer

Here are the beliefs categorized under Hinduism, Buddhism, and both religions:

Hinduism

  • The story of Rama and Sita is a myth of this religion
  • Uses the Caste System to divide people into social groups
  • Belief in polytheism, many gods
  • The Ganges River is holy/pure to this religion

Both

  • Belief in dharma, karma, and samsara

Buddhism

  • The focus is on enlightenment, or finding truth
  • Belief in the 4 Noble Truths
  • Belief in the Eightfold Path
  • End goal is to break out of samsara
  • Leader left worldly possessions behind to find enlightenment

This categorization highlights the distinct beliefs of each religion as well as the common beliefs they share.