Buddhism Review

The founder of Buddhism was:

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Lao Tzu

• Muhammad

• Confucius

Buddhism sees itself as the _________ to suffering.

• correction

• help

• therapy

• answer

What job was Gautama destined to do, before he decided to leave his life of luxury?

• Prime Minister

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• King

The first passing sign was:

• a mendicant

• a beggar

• a corpse

• an old man

The second passing sign was:

• a diseased person

• a mendicant

• a corpse

• an old man

The third passing sign was:

• a beggar

• a mendicant

• a corpse

• an old man

The moment Gautama decided to leave his life of luxury is now called:

• "The Great Awakening"

• "The Great Going Forth"

• "The Great Search"

• "The Great Departure"

One who chooses to suffer for spiritual gain is called:

• A mendicant

• An ascetic

• A Buddhist

• A Monk

What simple meal did Gautama accept?

• Rice and beans

• Milk and honey

• Rice and milk

• Rice and fish

How many friends did Gautama have before he stopped his extreme fasting?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6