Buddhism

Where is the birthplace of Buddhism?

• India

• Nepal

• China

Which of the following countries does not have a dominant Theravada Buddhist population?

• Sri Lanka

• Nepal

• China

What does the title “Buddha” mean?

• “The Awakened One”

• “The One who Achieves his Goals”

• “Sage of the Sakyas

Which of the following is not part of the Four Sights encountered by Buddha?

• a man affected by a painful disease

• a man suffering from old age

• a man mourning the death of a loved one

Which of the following events helped popularize Buddhism in India?

• promotion and conversion into Buddhism of Emperor Ashoka

• Buddha’s 45 year-journey in India to spread his teachings

• preaching of the disciples after the Buddha’s death

Buddha’s concept of the “middle way” is avoiding extremes. Which of the following perspectives best demonstrates this?

• I avoid disappointment by not trying at all.

• I think of my choices in terms of all or nothing.

• I accept both my power and limitations.

Which of the following practices was started by Buddha?

• the practice of asceticism called Sramana

• the community of monks called sangha

• the practice of meditation called dhyana

Which of the following is true about Buddha’s life?

• His father wanted him to become a religious leader.

• He abandoned his family and royal duties after gaining enlightenment.

• He practiced extreme asceticism for six years.

What is the significance of the Four Sights in Buddha’s life?

• It helped him appreciate the love and sacrifice of his father.

• It convinced him to renounce his luxurious life and seek enlightenment.

• It taught him to avoid extremes and follow the “middle way.”

Who among the following is most likely not a member of Theravada Buddhism?

• a person who worships Bodhisattvas or other Buddhas

• a person who enters a monastery to become a full-time monk

• a person who practices Buddhism in Thailand