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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

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Leader left worldly possessions behind to find enlightenment

Belief in dharma, karma, and samsara

The Ganges River is holy/pure to this religion

Belief in polytheism, many gods

Belief in the 4 noble Truths

Uses the Caste System to divide people into social groups

The focus is on enlightenment, or finding truth

Belief in Eightfold Path

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

End goal is to break out of samsara

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Here is how the statements align with Hinduism and Buddhism:

Hinduism:

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

Both:

  • End goal is to break out of samsara

Buddhism:

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

This classification helps illustrate the key beliefs of each religion and what they share in common.