Eastern Faiths Buddhism

Which of the following is a way in which Buddhism IS NOT similar to Hinduism?

• Hinduism, unlike Buddhism, believes in many gods and has several rituals.

• Buddhism, unlike Hinduism, believes in moksha, dharma, and karma.

• Buddhism, unlike Hinduism, began in South Asia.

• Hinduism, unlike Buddhism, urges believers to practice meditation.

What was Siddhartha searching for when he developed the foundations of Buddhism?

• an end to human suffering

• unity with the creator

• freedom from social constraints

• the meaning of life

What term refers to Siddhartha's decision to leave the comforts of the royal palace?

• Great Renunciation

• Transubstantiation

• Royal Epiphany

• Golden Enlightenment

What does the pictured object pertaining to Buddhism represent?

• enlightenment

• human mortality

• divine intervention

• cycle of life

Which of the following people became known as the Buddha?

• Siddhartha

• Krishna

• Confucius

• Lao Tze

What is enlightenment according to Buddhism?

• an end to suffering when the soul is released.

• the beginning of the soul's search for understanding

• the renunciation of earthly things and dedication to spiritual

• the union of mankind and an end to physical violence

According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, all life is ...

• suffering

• infinite

• desire

• determination

According to the Four Noble Truths, what causes suffering?

• human desire

• divine intervention

• soul's physical existence

• incompatibility of man

What is the primary focus of the Noble Eightfold Path?

• to achieve enlightenment by ending suffering

• to unify mankind under one divine spirit

• to raise one's spiritual understanding to that of the gods

• to honor the Buddha and become one with the Spirit World

What is Nirvana?

• the ending of the cycle of rebirth when soul achieves enlightenment

• the beginning of one's spiritual quest toward enlightenment

• a temporary state of bliss in meditative prayer

• man's determination to discover the meaning of his existence