Buddhism

Which of the following concepts would apply to both Hinduisms and Buddhism?

• reincarnation
• 8 Fold Path
• 4 Noble Truths
• nirvana

Why would it be so difficult for a rich person to become an ascetic?

• ascetics are required to be selfish
• ascetics give up their worldly possession
• ascetics have many resources
• ascetics grow up poor

According to Buddhism, what was the benefit of enlightenment?

• eternal youth
• unlimited knowledge
• peaceful death
• end to suffering

Dharma is similar to:

• 4 Noble Truths
• Vedas
• Caste System
• 8 Fold Path

Wants and desires as a root cause of suffering is part of which Buddhist concept? 

• caste system
• 8 Fold Path
• 4 Noble Truths
• dharma

Buddha taught that extremes led to unhappiness and suffering and is a basic description of:

• dharma
• the middle way
• karma
• vedas

1. What is the Buddha's real name? 

• Gangas Khan 
• Asoka
• Siddartha Guatama 
• Finn

What does the 8 fold path consist of? 

• Right thought, intent, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration. 
• Right decisions, choices, livelihood, no talking, be crazy 
• 8 things that a dude said one day under a tree
• 8 items that the Brahmins felt were very important to the Caste System. 

What are the 4 Noble Truths? 

• Suffering and unhappiness, and no one can escape sorrow
• No one can escape sorrow, people cause their own misery
• No one can escape sorrow, we cause our own misery, we can reach nirvana, follow the 8 fold path
• Truth, Justice, and the American Way 

According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?

• Follow the Ten Commandments
• Follow the Eightfold Path
• Get as many material possessions as possible.
• Follow the 12-step Program