Buddhism Quiz

Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists? 

• Each soul is reincarnated after death.
• Everyone has  the same social status.
• People must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
• Material wealth shows you have the blessings of the gods.

He was the founder of Buddhism, a young Indian Prince named this? 

• Mohammad
• Abraham
• Moses
• Siddartha Gautama

The founding leader of Buddhism had an idea come to him that all suffering was caused by human desires. From this the major ideas of Buddhism came to him and he became known as this? 

• The Enlightened One
• Abraham
• Brahman
• Mohammad

Like Hindus, Buddhists accept the idea of the caste system, and social classes.

• True
• False

Buddhist believe that the final reward for leading a proper life is that one will reach a state of blessed happiness and peace know as this? 

• Four Noble Truths
• Reincarnation
• Nirvana
• Enlightenment 

Which symbol best represents the Buddhist religion? 

• Eight spoked wheel
• Ohm
• Star of David
• Crescent Moon

What is another way that Buddhism and Hinduism are alike?

• Both religions started in India.
• Both religions started in China.
• Both religions are monotheistic.

What is another way that Buddhism is different  from Hinduism?

• Buddhism does NOT  have a caste system; Hinduism does have one.
• Buddhism does NOT have a founding leader; Hinduism does have a founding leader.
• Hinduism does NOT have a temple to worship in; Buddhism does.

Is Buddhism monotheistic or polytheistic?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Neither

What did Siddhartha Gautama see in his travels that caused him to leave his home?

• He saw too many people that were stealing from the poor and giving to the rich.

• He saw too many homes that needed to be repaired.

• He saw a dead body, someone who was ill, someone broken down by age and a wanderer in search of truth.

• He saw too many people that needed to bathe.