Grade 2 - Early Asian Civilizations

Early Asian Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 301

3A-2 Name Answer Key

Characteristics Hinduism Buddhism

Number of gods many/millions none

Name of followers Hindus Buddhists

Name of holy text(s) Vedas/Rigveda

The teachings of the

Buddha (i.e., the Four

Noble Truths)

Holy place Ganges River

stupa / the Great Stupa

of Sanchi

Important fi gure(s) Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

Siddhartha Gautama

(the Buddha)

Interesting fact Answers may vary. Answers may vary.