Buddhism Review

Buddhism and Hinduism have which of the following in common?

• The belief in many gods

• The belief in many lifetimes or reincarnation

• They follow the caste system

• The use of ritual bathing in their religious practices

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 donating money.

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.

The young Indian Prince who founded Buddhism was born with what name?

• Mohammad

• Jesus

• Moses

• Siddartha Gautama

Buddhism teaches that the only way to end suffering is by following what?

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path

• Karma

• Reincarnation

The man who became the Buddha was born a ____________

• prince.

• slave.

• merchant.

• farmer.

What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?

• too much wealth

• aging, sickness, & death

• prejudice against lower castes

• cruelty, evil and lack of caring

Where did both Hinduism and Buddhism begin?

• Mesopotamia

• China

• Egypt

• India

Buddha spoke about four major teachings: what were they called?

• Four Noble Truths

• Four Key Principles

• Four Facts

• Four Wise Sayings

In order to reach Nirvana, one must follow what major teachings?

• The Bible

• Eightfold Path/Middle Way

• Five Pillars

• None of these