Origins of Buddhism

Origins of Buddhism

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What varna was Siddhartha Gautama born into?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Vaisya

• Sudra

Multiple Choice

What did Siddhartha begin to ask questions about?

• the meaning of life

• how to become rich

• who should rule India

• whether Brahmanism or Hinduism was better

Multiple Choice

In order to free his mind of daily concerns Siddhartha even started going without food. What is this called?

• reincarnation

• nirvana

• meditating

• fasting

Multiple Choice

What was Siddhartha Gautama called after he "found enlightenment"?

• Brahman

• Mahavira

• the Buddha

• Asoka