Buddhism and The Buddha Quiz

Where was Prince Siddhartha Gautama born?

• China

• Thailand

• Nepal

• India

What is the ancient Sanskrit word 'Dukkha' normally translated as in English?

• Happiness

• Suffering

• Joy

• Peace

According to Buddhism, what causes Dukkha?

• Contentment

• Desire

• Generosity

• Compassion

What is the Third Noble Truth in Buddhism?

• Life is suffering

• Dukkha is caused by desire

• There's an end to suffering

• The Eightfold Path

What is the Eightfold Path also known as?

• The Noble Truths

• The Middle Way

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Dharma

What is the first step of the Eightfold Path?

• Right View

• Right Thought

• Right Action

• Right Speech

What is the philosophy of ahimsa in Buddhism?

• Retaliation

• Aggression

• Self-defense

• Non-violence

What is the concept of Karma in Buddhism?

• A random occurrence

• A natural law like gravity

• A system of judgment

• A religious ritual

What is Samsara in Buddhism?

• A place of eternal punishment

• A heavenly realm

• A cycle of birth, suffering, and death

• A state of enlightenment

What is Nirvana in Buddhism?

• A punishment

• A temporary escape

• A state of mind

• A physical place