Before he became “the Buddha,” who plucked out all his hair, went naked, tried not to breathe, reduced his diet to almost nothing, ate nauseating foods, dressed in chafing and irritating garments, stood or squatted for long periods of time, sat on thorns, and even ate his own excrement?

What are two religions which believe in something called karma but have different views of what karma is? How do their views differ?

The Jains divided early on the questions of admitting women to monastic orders and wearing clothes. Which division of Jainism does not allow for the admission of women in its monastic order and permits its monks to go “clad in atmosphere” or “sky” whenever religious duty demands?

Which of the following, meaning “lions,” refers to a group of Sikh warriors who wear long hair on both their heads and faces?

What does the title “Buddha” mean?

Which division of Buddhism, whose name means “the expansive way,” or “the greater vehicle,” supports the belief that there are many divine beings who can help others find liberation?

Which festival commemorates Vishnu saving one of his devotees from being burned in a fire and Krishna playfully coloring the face of his consort? Bonfires burn, colors are displayed, children shoot everyone with water guns, women playfully beat men, and participants may partake of an intoxicant called Bhang?

The four noble truths include all except which of the following?

Which of the following refers to the Hindu worship which eventually replaced the practice of sacrificing animals and which typically revolves around caring for and adoring the image of Hindu gods or goddesses?

Which of the following, in the Hindu tradition, may be referred to as the “Great Soul” of the universe and “source of all,” the eternal, infinite, genderless essence of reality in which all things participate and which sustains all things?