1. Differences and similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism
Read textbook chapter 5, sections 2 and 3. Create a Venn-diagram comparing/contrasting the two religions.

2. Differences Hinduism Buddhism Believed in the caste system. No founder
People were born into their caste or varna because of the conduct in a previous life
Beliefs in the sacred texts, the Vedas.
Older religion & most popular
(2000 BC?)
Opposed to the caste system
Founder is Siddartha Gautama
Did not believe people should be stuck in just one caste, that they have the power to change their lives.
Beliefs in the writings of the Buddha. Told people not to follow the Vedas.
Newer religion (500 BC)

3. Differences Hinduism Buddhism 6. Many (millions) of gods (polytheism)
7. Animal sacrifice.
8. Lots of priests (Brahmins)
6. No god or one god?
7. No animal sacrifice
8. Don’t follow the priests

4. Similarities Hinduism and Buddhism Believed in reincarnation
Religions in India
Happiness is nirvana