Buddhism Review

Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism?

• Right speech

• Right way of making a living

• Right prayer

• Right concentration

Siddhartha Gautama eventually became known as "the Buddha". What does Buddha mean?

• Meditator

• God of all

• Worshipped One

• Enlightened One

What does Nirvana mean in Buddhism?

• freedom from suffering

• oneness with the gods

• Buddhist holy book

• the duty of spreading Buddhism

The main point of Buddhism is to teach people how to reach:

• heaven

• the end of suffering

• oneness with the gods

• reincarnation

Which of the following choices are part of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

• All life is suffering

• Right concentration

• Pray to many gods

• Give honor to Siddhartha Gautama

To which of these places did Buddhism spread?

• China

• Egypt

• England

• The Middle East

Which best summarizes the idea of the Four Noble Truths?

• Life is pleasant, enjoy it

• Stop wanting, stop suffering

• Happiness comes from praying to gods and goddesses

• Keep trying, you will succeed

Pick the two main ways in which Buddhism was DIFFERENT from Hinduism:

• no caste system

• started in India

• is a religion/philosophy

• No gods to worship

Which of the following choices are important parts of Buddhism?

• belief in Brahman

• caste system

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Abraham

• Zoroaster

• Siddhartha Gautama