Project Summary: Discussion questions. Compare and contrast the geography of India with Mesopotamia and Egypt. Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism with the religions of Ancient Egyptians and Hebrews. Use specific examples and explain what makes India unique in comparison to the other cultures we've studied. What areas of overlap exist between Hinduism and Buddhism? Is it possible to practice both? What distinguishes Buddhism from Hinduism? How did the practice of these religions influence the first Mauryan Empire? For Buddha verses Brahman: In what way do these articles illustrate the differences between Hinduism and Buddhism, and what are the specific differences illustrated? Which ideas are presented in a more sympathetic and congenial manner in respect to your own beliefs? In what way?