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| Unlike many other world religions, Hinduism has no single identifiable founder. |
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| Today the Vedic texts are widely read and studied by the average Hindu. |
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| The Upanishads proscribe rituals and sacrifices performed by priests as the primary means of devotion. |
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| Islam and Hinduism have been rivals in India because they are so similar it is so easy for people to convert back and forth between them. |
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| Vishnu is the god of death, destruction, and disease. |
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| Jainism denies the validity of the Vedas as inspired scripture. |
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| Mahavira was born to parents of a low "untouchable" class. |
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| Jainism is predominately a rural religion. |
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| Jainism strongly emphasizes the responsibility of the individual in religion. |
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| Jainism's fundamental perspective on life is based on a matter/spirit dualism. |
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| In Japan and Korea, Theraveda Buddhism is the predominate form of religion. |
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| Buddhism virtually died out in India because Hinduism gradually absorbed it. |
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| Zen Buddhist, like all Mahayana Buddhists, believe that gods and goddesses are essential for guiding one to Nirvana. |
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| The image of the Buddha as fat and jolly originated in the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. |
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| Nanak taught the True Name demanded strict observance of elborate ceremonial laws. |
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| For Sikhs, the word "guru" means "leader" rather than "teacher." |
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| Kabir was a religious figure who was recognized and accepted by both Hindus and Muslims. |
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| The Sikhs became more militant and aggressive after the death of their guru at the hands of Hindu leaders. |
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| Sikhs believe that there is one supreme God who created the universe and made human beings his supreme creation. |
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