Learning About Religions: Buddhism

The king chose to prevent his son from suffering because

• he wanted his son to follow ascetics.

• he was afraid his son would become ill.

• he wanted his son to become a king.

The name "Buddha" meant one who has

• sorrowful.

• awakened.

• everlasting.

Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

• many lifetimes

• many gods

• making pilgrimages

Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move forward?

• converting everybody

• reaching enlightenment

• making elaborate sacrifices

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• the prince who became the Buddha

• the priest who taught about the Buddha

• the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha's mother before he was born?

• She gave up all her wealth.

• She received a visit from an angel.

• She dreamed about a white elephant.

Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?

• His father protected him.

• He was not interested in others.

• He understood that pain is not real.

Which of these events happened first in the Buddha's life?

• He became an ascetic.

• He gained enlightenment.

• He and his wife had a son.

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

• inequality of wealth

• aging, sickness, and death

• prejudice against lower castles.

If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?

• abandon your religion

• become ruler of a kingdom

• give up most of what your own