Buddhism Explained

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Buddha

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Brahma

• Vishnu

What did Siddhartha take up the Hindu practice, focusing his mind to reach a higher level of awareness?

• Meditation

• Yoga

• Karate

• Nirvana

According to Buddha's teachings there are ______ Nobel Truths.

• 8

• 1

• 12

• 4

All of these are parts of the Eightfold Path except...

• Right Speech- avoiding lies and gossip

• Right living- avoiding work that harms others

• Right mindfulness- constant awareness of one's self

• Right justice- awareness of what is right and wrong

According to the Mahayana Buddhist; Buddha was a...

• God

• Priest

• King

• Spiritual Leader

What is nirvana?

• everlasting peace where the self ends and reunites with the Great World Soul

• respect for all gods and others around you

• love of your kings and priests

• correct intentions on how you are suppose to live life

Buddhism started in India and began to grow very popular but was strongly opposed by the ______. Over time Buddhism declined and started to grow more in parts of Asia.

• Mahayana

• Indians

• Brahmins

• The civilians

What do the Noble Truths teach? Select three.

• all human life involves suffering and sorrow

• the desire of life of pleasure and material gain causes suffering and sorrow

• renouncing desire frees people from suffering and helps their souls attain nirvana

• Right Intentions living a life of good will striving toward perfection

When did Buddhism appear as a rival religion?

• seventh century BCE

• sixth century BCE

• 1500 BCE

• 2000 BCE

Siddhartha Guatama was shielded from harsh realities of everyday life. But at age ___ he left his home to see reality.

• 29

• 18

• 21

• 14