Buddhism Review

Which belief does Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?

• many gods
• many lifetimes
• caste system
• ritual bathing

Why did the Buddha decide to follow a middle way?

• Neither life on earth nor life after death seemed most important.
• Neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all of life.
• Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to enlightenment.
• Neither beauty nor fear worked well.

Hindu dharma is most like what part of Buddhism?

• ascetics
• Eightfold Path
• Middle Way
• Many gods

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?

• Study makes one wise.
• Joy is achieved through giving.
• Suffering is caused by desires.
• Nirvana is reached by giving alms.

The ultimate goal of Buddhism is

• making huge sacrifices.
• making those around you understand the Buddha.
• making a pilgrimage to the Ganges River.
• reaching nirvana.

Which best explains why traditional Buddhist ideas and customs which started in India, can be found in modern China and Southeast Asia? 

• The spread of ideas by merchants and missionaries. 
• A belief in democracy.
• The popularity of Indians in parts of Asia.
• Attempts by India to conquer China.

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.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

• Ten Commandments
• Shar'ia Law
• The Four Noble Truths
• The Five Noble Truths

According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?

• Follow the Ten Commandments
• Follow the Eightfold Path
• Get as many material possessions as possible.
• Follow the 12-step Program

Where did Buddhism originate and where did it spread?

• China.  Leading faith in the Americas and Middle East.
• China.  Spread to the rest of Asia
• India.  Leading religion in the Americas and the Middle East
• India.  Leading faith in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan & Korea