Buddhism

Where was Siddhartha born?

• In what is now India

• In what is now Bangladesh

• In what is now Pakistan

• In what is now Nepal

WHEN did people begin to question Hindu beliefs?.

• by 200 BCE

• by 400 BCE

• by 600 BCE

• by 800 BCE

When he explored his kingdom, what did Siddhartha become aware of?

• Suffering

• Wealth

• Gluttony

• Weather

How long did Siddhartha meditate under the tree?

• 49 hours

• 49 days

• 49 weeks

• 49 years

Siddhartha became known as the "Buddha." What does that name mean?

• the Enlightened One

• the Fasting One

• the Poor One

• the Teaching One

What did Siddhartha think was the way to find the truth in the world?

• give in to all of your desires

• help other people fulfill their desires

• give up all desires

• take a polygraph test

What does a person reach by giving up all desires?

• hunger

• nirvana

• poverty

• unhappiness

What is NIRVANA?

• a grunge band

• a place like heaven

• a state of wisdom

• a person's job in life

Which IS NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

• life is full of suffering

• suffering is caused by desire

• you need worldly goods to be happy

• the Eightfold Path leads to the end of desires

According to the Buddha how do you stop the cycle of reincarnation?

• follow the Eightfold Path

• eat only meat

• gather as much wealth as you can

• build a temple