Q1: n Hinduism,Moksha('release') is one's ultimate goal. Please defineMokshaand briefly explain how it can be attained.

Q2: Please clearly explain how the Hindu concept ofKarmaworks(not just a few words, explain the concept).

Q3: Hinduism recognizes that no two persons are the same or come from identical walks of life. Therefore, Hinduism provides many differentMargas(or 'spiritual paths' sometimes also calledYogas) to help the adherent attain spiritual goals. Please name two (2) of theseMargas and briefly describe the ways they can help the adherent attain a higher spiritual level.

Q4: a. DefineAtmanandBrahman

b. and briefly explain how they relate to one another.

[Do not confuse Brahman with the Brahmin caste.]

Q5: In contemporary Hinduism, Vishnu and Shiva are two of the most popular deities.

a. What is Vishnu's role?

b. What is Shiva's role?

[please be clear in your explanations]

Q6: Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, claimed to have discovered the 'Middle Way.'

Please explain what he meant by this term.

[Why is it called the 'Middle Way'?]

Q7: Please clearly explain what the Buddhist term 'No-Self' means?

Q8: What are the Four Noble Truths?

[Be specific here,do not simply say they are a way of 'curing someone...']

If you give me the Sanskrit or Pali terms, you still need to tell me what these are in English.

Q9: The two primary forms of Buddhism are Theravada and Mahayana.

List three (3) specific ways in which Theravadaand Mahayana are distinct in their beliefs and/or practices.

Q10: Zen [or Chan] Buddhism began as a reaction against very elaborate forms of Temple Buddhism.

List one way in which the Zen tradition is distinct from all other forms of Buddhism.

[to receive full credit on this question you must explain why it is distinct or unique]