Buddhism

According to the fourth Noble Truths, what is the way to remove cravings in order to achieve enlightenment?

• Follow the 12-step Program

• Get as many material possessions as possible

• Follow the Ten Commandments

• Follow the Eightfold Path

The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

• the Eightfold Path.

• the Four Noble Truths.

• nirvana.

• enlightenment.

A belief in many gods is called...

• polytheism.

• monotheism.

Choose two facts regarding Prince Siddharta.

• He became Buddha.

• He was greatly transformed by the suffering he saw.

• He was aging and lived the rest of his life in the palace.

• He raised his son instead of selfishly choosing the life of an aescetic.

What two possible futures did the Hindu priests predict for Prince Siddhartha?

• a powerful warrior or brilliant poet

• a poor man or religious follower

• a religious king or a truthful leader

• a great ruler or an enlightened being

Enlightenment is gaining spiritual knowledge and finding universal truth and freedom from suffering.

• True

• False

How did the trips outside the castle affect Prince Siddhartha?

• He refused to leave the castle

• he vowed to change the world and end suffering.

• He wanted to become peaceful by himself as an aescetic.

Which answer below describes Prince SIddhartha's life as an ascetic?

• He sought to help others

• he searched for enlightenment.

• he wanted to end world hunger

• he wanted to live a life of luxury.

Who tried to frighten Siddhartha while he was meditating?

• his father and mother.

• jealous rivals and warriors.

• his followers and other priests.

• the god Mara and his three daughters.

What does a person reach by giving up all desires and finding happiness?

• hunger

• nirvana

• poverty

• unhappiness