1. Chapter 4.1 Guided Reading and Review
Hinduism and Buddhism

2. A. Main Ideas 1. Founder: Hinduism: No Single Founder
Buddhism: Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)

3. A. Main Ideas 2. Relationship with God:
Hinduism: Many gods give form to Brahman
Buddhism: No formal rituals, priests, or
worship of many gods

4. A. Main Ideas 3. Goal of Life:
Hinduism: To achieve Moksha or union with
Brahman
Buddhism: Must follow the eight-fold path to
understand the four noble truths
and reach nirvana

5. A. Main Ideas 4. Sacred Texts: Hinduism: Vedas and Upanishads
Buddhism: The Tripitaka

6. A. Main Ideas 5. Attitude Toward Nonviolence:
Hinduism: Followed Akimsa or Non-violence
Buddhism: Believe in nonviolence

7. A. Main Ideas 6. Reincarnation:
Hinduism: Believed in reincarnation and the
principles of Karma and Dharma
Buddhism: Believed in reincarnation and the

8. A. Main Ideas 7. Caste System: Hinduism: Embraced Caste System
Buddhism: Rejected the Caste System

9. B. Reviewing Key Terms 8. Atman : Hindu concept of essential self,
another name for Brahman

10. B. Reviewing Key Terms
9. Reincarnation: The rebirth of the soul

11. B. Reviewing Key Terms 10. Karma: the believe that actions in this
life will affect one’s fate in the
next life

12. B. Reviewing Key Terms 11. Dharma: Religious and moral duties of
an individual

13. B. Reviewing Key Terms 12. Ahimsa: Hindu principle of non-
violence which teaches that
all people and things should
be respected.