Buddhism Quiz

What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• 1) Life is suffering, 2) The cause of suffering is desire/cravings, 3) You can stop or cure suffering, 4) The path to the cure suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path.

• 1) Life is happiness, 2) The cause of suffering is ignorance, 3) The cessation of suffering is impossible, 4) Suffering can be managed using the Noble Eightfold Path.

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• The Eightfold Path is a set of rituals and ceremonies that Buddhists perform to honor their ancestors.

• The Eightfold Path is a physical path that Buddhists walk on during meditation.

• The Eightfold Path is a set of guidelines or principles that Buddhists follow to achieve enlightenment.

• The Eightfold Path is a belief in the existence of eight different realms in Buddhism.

What is Nirvana in Buddhism?

• A place where Buddhist monks reside.

• A state of eternal bliss and happiness.

• The ultimate goal for Buddhists, representing the end of suffering and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.

• A type of meditation.

What does Karuna mean in Buddhism?

• compassion

• suffering

• enlightenment

• ignorance

What are the Four Sights in Buddhism?

• an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a holy man

• a middle-aged man, a wealthy man, a dying man, and a yogi

• a child, a pregnant woman, a sleeping man, and a priest

• a young man, a healthy man, a living man, and a nun

Which noble truth states that suffering exists?

• First noble truth

• Third noble truth

• Second noble truth

• Fourth noble truth

How many steps are there in the Eightfold Path?

• 12

• 8

• 3

• 10

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• Enlightenment and release from samsara

• Finding inner peace and happiness in this life

• Attaining eternal life in heaven

• Achieving material wealth and success

What is the concept of compassion in Buddhism?

• Having deep sympathy and concern for the suffering of others, and the desire to alleviate or reduce their suffering

• Feeling indifferent towards the suffering of others

• Believing that suffering is inevitable and cannot be relieved

• Taking pleasure in the suffering of others

Name one of the Four Sights that led Siddhartha Gautama to renounce his luxurious life.

• Sleeping Person

• Delicious food

• Old Age

• Beautiful woman