TCI L16: Buddhism

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The king chose to prevent his son from seeing suffering because

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he wanted his son to become a king.

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The name “Buddha” meant one who was

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awakened.

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Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common? A. many gods, B. making pilgrimages, C. ritual bathing, D. many lifetimes (reincarnation)

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many lifetimes (reincarnation)

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Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?

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reaching enlightenment

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Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

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the prince who became the Buddha

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According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?

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She dreamed about a white elephant.

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Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?

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His father protected him.

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Which of these events happened first in the Buddha’s life? A. He left the palace. B. He became an ascetic. C. He gained enlightenment. D. He and his wife had a son.

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He and his wife had a son.

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What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?

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aging, sickness, and death

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If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?

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give up most of what you own