Buddhism Quiz

What is the Eightfold Path?

• A form of martial arts practiced in Japan.

• A type of hiking trail in the Himalayas.

• A set of guidelines or principles followed in Buddhism to achieve enlightenment.

• A popular book on meditation techniques.

What is Nirvana?

• The ultimate state of perfect peace.

• A city in Washington state

• A type of yoga practice

• A popular rock band from the 90s

What is meditation in Buddhism?

• A form of physical exercise that involves stretching and bending the body.

• A type of medication used to treat mental disorders.

• A religious ritual performed by Buddhist monks.

• A practice that involves focusing the mind and achieving a state of deep relaxation and mental clarity.

Who is Siddhartha Gautama?

• The author of the Bhagavad Gita

• The founder of Buddhism

• A famous mathematician

• The inventor of yoga

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

• To reach Nirvana, you must follow the Middle Way

• The truth that everyone is happy.

• The truth that life always brings pain

• To reach Nirvana, you must give up greedy desires

Which of the following is a part of the Eightfold Path?

• One must give to the poor

• To end suffering, one must stop being selfish

• To control your greed, one must follow the Five Pillars of Faith

• To avoid being selfish, one must not leave the top of the caste system

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• To accumulate wealth and power

• To give up greed and desires for material things.

• To achieve eternal life in the physical world

• To follow strict dietary restrictions and rituals

What is the significance of Siddhartha Gautama in Buddhism?

• He was a scholar who wrote Buddhist scriptures

• He was a king who persecuted Buddhists

• He was a disciple of Buddha

• He is the founder of Buddhism and achieved enlightenment or Nirvana.

What is the purpose of meditation in Buddhism?

• To attain physical strength and agility

• To achieve material success and wealth

• To communicate with spirits and ancestors

• To develop a sense of relaxation with yourself

Reorder the following

• Siddhartha meditated under the Tree of Wisdom

• Siddhartha began to searching for answers about greed

• Siddhartha became known as Buddha

• Siddhartha decided to find out why there is so much suffering in the world

• Siddhartha lived a priveledged life