Buddhism Quiz

What were the Four Noble Truths taught by the Buddha?

• Life is suffering, suffering comes from attachment, one must increase desire to limit suffering, to limit suffering one must follow the Eightfold Path

• Life is suffering, suffering comes from desire, one must limit desire to limit suffering, to limit suffering one must follow the Eightfold Path

• Life is joy, suffering comes from desire, one must limit desire to limit suffering, to limit suffering one must follow the Eightfold Path

• Life is suffering, suffering comes from desire, one must limit desire to limit suffering, to limit suffering one must follow the Tenfold Path

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• A path to achieve material wealth and success

• A path to physical strength and health

• A path to political power and authority

• A path to spiritual enlightenment and salvation

Which belief system did Buddhism emerge from?

• Taoism

• Brahmanism

• Zoroastrianism

• Confucianism

What was the main message of Buddhism that appealed to many people?

• Only the upper castes can reach enlightenment

• Only men can become monks and nuns

• Buddhism is only for the wealthy

• Every individual could reach enlightenment by following its teachings

What is syncretism in the context of Buddhism?

• The destruction of local practices by Buddhism

• The isolation of Buddhist teachings from other cultures

• The blending of Buddhist ideas with elements of different belief systems

• The rejection of all other belief systems

Where did Buddhism spread through trade networks?

• Indian Ocean trade routes to the Middle East

• Mediterranean Sea trade routes to Europe

• Trans-Saharan trade routes to West Africa

• Silk Road caravans through Central Asia to China and aboard merchant ships to Southeast Asia

What is the current status of Buddhism in India?

• It is gaining popularity in India

• It is less popular in India over time

• It is the main belief system in India

• It has been completely eradicated from India

What is the significance of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• It requires a great deal of self-sacrifice and dedication

• It is a path to achieve material wealth and success

• It is a path to political power and authority

• It is a path to physical strength and health

What is the main reason for the spread of Buddhism around the world?

• It was the only belief system available in many regions

• It offered a universalist message that appealed to many individuals

• It was forced upon people by powerful political supporters

• It was limited to a specific group of people

What did Buddhism challenge in Indian society?

• The authority of the lower castes

• The caste system and the social hierarchy

• The political power of the ruling class

• The role of women in society