Buddhism

The founder of Buddhism or the Buddha is

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• Moses

• Lao Tze

The essential teaching of Buddhism is known as

• The Ten Commandments

• The Wheel of Life

• The Circle of Karma

• The Four Noble Truths

According to Buddhism ____ is the source of suffering.

• institutional education

• selfish desire

• social media

• lack of resources

The first of the Four Noble Truths states that life is wonderful and joyous.

• True

• False

The goal of Buddhists is to reach Enlightenment or _____ which is the release from desire and suffering.

• Moksha

• Nirvana

• Heaven

• Karma

Which of the following is the symbol of Buddhism?

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In order to reach Enlightenment, Buddhists follow ___.

• The Eightfold Path

• The Yellow Brick Road

• The Five Pillars

• The Rig Veda

Which of the following best describes how Buddhism diffused from the Ganges River Valley in India?

• Buddhism spread from India to East Africa.

• Buddhism spread from India to China and Southeast Asia.

• Buddhism overtook Hinduism to become the major religion of India.

• Buddhism never became a major religion.

Buddhism accepts the Caste System of Hinduism.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a Buddhist principle?

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Meditation

• Revenge