Buddhism Learning Log Quiz

What does "Buddha" mean?

• "Lifted One"

• "Awakened One"

• "Shining One"

• "Sleeping One"

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

• Pakistan

• India

• China

• Egypt

What two possible futures did the Hindu priests predict for Prince Siddhartha?

• a powerful warrior or brilliant poet

• a poor man or religious follower

• a religious king or truthful leader

• a great ruler or enlightened being

What did Siddhartha's father most want his son to become?

• a powerful ruler

• a great religious leader

• a strong warrior

• a husband and father

The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

• the Eightfold Path.

• the Four Noble Truths.

• nirvana.

• enlightenment.

The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the

• Four Noble Truths.

• ascetic lifestyle.

• Hindu religion.

• Eightfold Path.

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called

• alms.

• nirvana.

• the Four Noble Truths.

• Buddhism.

Siddhartha took a path to enlightenment that was a balance between extreme life styles. This path was also called the

• “middle way.”

• “high road.”

• “low road.”

• “final path.”

What is a person who can reach Nirvana but does not go to help other people reach Nirvana?

• Buddhi

• Boddi

• Bodhisattva

• Buddhisatana

In Buddhism, the rebirth of a soul in a new body is....

• reincarnation

• kharma

• nirvana

• resurrection