Year 8 Buddhism Quiz

What was the Buddhas name when he was born on earth?

(a)  

The Prince was born in which country?

• Nepal

• Indonesia

• China

• Japan

When the prince was born a great sage predicted he would one day be a great...........

• King or Teacher

• Wiseman or Shaman

• Warrior or General

• Healer or Pacifist

When the prince eventually left the palace he saw three people who made him realise the world was full of suffering. Who were they? Choose 3.

• Dead Person

• Sick Person

• Old Person

• Disabled Person

• Blind Person

What animal did queen Maya see in her dream?

• Tiger

• Lion

• Elephant

• Giraffe

How many steps did the Buddha take when he was born?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

What Kingdom did the prince rule?

• Kapilavastu

• Yashvilli

• Nantucket

Where was the Buddha born?

• Inside the Palace

• In the Local Hospital

• Kapilavastu

• Lumbini Park

When the Prince was born, what flower grew in the ground when he took his first steps?

• Roses

• Lotus Flowers

• Daffodils

• Tulips

The Buddha realised that his happiness from his life of luxury was just an illusion.

He then realised that his suffering as an ascetic monk would not help him achieve the true understanding of life.

He went to live a life in-between these two states. This is known as the.............................

• Higher Path

• Righteous Path

• Middle Path

• True Path