Buddhism: Textbook Questions

Buddhism, like Hinduism, arose in ancient __________.

• China

• Japan

• India

• Nepal

Who was Siddhartha Guatama?

• The founder of Buddhism

• The founder of Hinduism

• The prophet of Buddhism

• The antagonist for Hinduism

Which image did Siddhartha NOT see when he finally left the palace?

• An old, toothless man

• A man shrunken and skinny from disease

• A dead man on the road

• A man eating another man

What is an ascetic?

• A prophet for a religion that moves people from one land to another

• A influential leader who can get people motivated

• A holy man who only worships all day and night

• A person who denies cravings from life

How long was Siddhartha on this spiritual journey?

• 1-2 years

• 3-4 years

• 5-6 years

• 9-10 years

What does meditate mean?

• slow down the heart rate and not have a panic attack

• eat slowly and endulge

• calm or clear the mind

• pray and ask for thanksgiving

True or False: Siddhartha meditated under a tree for 25 days.

• True

• False

After his meditation, Siddhartha reached pure enlightenment. What does that mean?

• The all knowing power of life.

• The amount of perfect wisdom.

• The fullness of the stomach.

• The will of positivism.

The Buddah's last dying words were "_____ ______ to gain your own salvation [freedom]."

• Work Hard

• Power Through

• Steal All

• Meditate Daily

Which is the difference between Hindu and Buddhist beliefs

• Nonviolence is the only way to deal with people.

• Reincarnation is possible with good deeds.

• There is no god to believe in, only the self.

• Kharma will bring you good things if you are good in life.