Topic 4 Lesson 4: Origins and Beliefs of Buddhism - the lesson

Topic 4 Lesson 4: Origin and Beliefs of Buddhism

Read the webpage on the next slide, then answer the questions that follow.

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Who became known as the Buddha?

• A farmer from ancient India

• A king from ancient India

• A monk from ancient India

• A prince from ancient India

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What did Prince Siddhartha Gautama see that made him unhappy?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Suffering and misery

• Wars and conflicts

• Famine and drought

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What did the prince do after meeting a monk?

• Started a school

• Went back to his palace

• Became a monk

• Built a new palace

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What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

• Life is a gift

• Life is filled with suffering

• Life is filled with happiness

• Life is a journey

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What does the Eightfold Path include?

• To conquer lands

• To gain power

• To become wealthy

• To know the truth

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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism according to the text?

• To rule the world

• To become the richest person

• To become the greatest person one can be

• To become the most powerful person

Watch the video on the following slide, then answer the questions that follow it.

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What is the main goal of Buddhism?

• To become wealthy

• To liberate sentient beings from suffering

• To become famous

• To conquer other religions

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Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• The Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama

• Dalai Lama

• Confucius

• Laozi

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What does Nirvana represent in Buddhism?

• The complete letting go of desires and suffering

• A famous band from the 90s

• A state of great distress

• A place you can visit

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According to Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering?

• Lack of education

• Natural disasters

• Desire for things to be a certain way

• Poor leadership

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What is the Noble Eightfold Path?

• A hiking trail in Nepal

• A series of eight practices for living a better life

• A historical document

• A type of meditation

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How do Buddhists believe enlightenment can be achieved?

• By winning battles

• By working at their own path

• Through wealth and power

• By following the teachings of a god

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What are the Four Noble Truths focused on?

• Human suffering and ways to end it

• The history of Buddhism

• The creation of the world

• Rules for monks

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What does Buddhism emphasize on for achieving spiritual happiness?

• Gaining as much knowledge as possible

• Removing desires and living in the present moment

• Becoming a monk or nun

• Traveling the world