Buddhism

What is Nirvana?

• a region in India

• what a person desires

• a band from the 90s

• a state of peace and happiness

Which is not a Noble Truth?

• Suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever

• Follow the Eightfold Path

• Pray 5 times a day

• The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings

What does "Buddha" mean?

• "Lifted One"

• "Awakened One"

• "Shining One"

• "Sleeping One"

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

• Pakistan

• Nepal/India

• China

• Egypt

Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw

• happiness.

• suffering.

• greed.

• wealth.

Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to

• find truth and freedom from suffering.

• learn about Buddhism and pass a test for enlightenment.

• understand how people from other cultures lived.

• have a strong understanding of all religions.

The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the

• Four Noble Truths.

• ascetic lifestyle.

• Hindu religion.

• Eightfold Path.

Which Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death?

• Theravada

• Vesak

• O-bon

• Pagoda

What is also known as popular Buddhism, what is the branch that allows people more ways to reach enlightenment and Bodhisattvas can help you reach enlightenment practiced in Tibet, China, Japan, Korea?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Conservative

• Sunni

What is a Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound?

• mosque

• stupa

• Kaaba

• shul