Buddhism Quiz

What is Buddhism?

• A form of Hinduism

• A type of meditation

• A transnational religion

• The largest religion in the world

Which school of Buddhism is found in South and Southeast Asia?

• Theravada Buddhism

• None of the above

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Vajrayana Buddhism

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

• Tibet (was in India at the time)

• Himalayas

• Nepal

• Mongolia

What did the sage tell Prince Siddhartha's father about his future?

• He will become a great Emperor

• He will become a great spiritual teacher

• He will not achieve greatness

• He will become both a great Emperor and a great spiritual teacher

How did Prince Siddhartha live his early life?

• In service to others

• In solitude and meditation

• In luxury and hedonism

• In poverty and suffering

What did Prince Siddhartha see when he snuck outside the palace walls?

• Human suffering

• Nothing out of the ordinary

• Peace and happiness

• The beauty of nature

What does the term 'Buddha' mean?

• The one who has achieved nirvana

• The one who has achieved enlightenment

• The one who has transcended suffering

• The one who has awakened

According to Buddhism, why do we suffer?

• Because of divine punishment

• Because of our past lives

• Because of external circumstances

• Because of our desires and ego

What is the path to alleviate suffering according to Buddhism?

• Charity and good deeds

• Prayer and worship

• Meditation and contemplation

• Sacrifice and self-denial

What is nirvana?

• A state of non-existence

• A state of perfect peace

• A state of eternal bliss

• A state of enlightenment