Buddha and His Teachings Quiz

What is the name of the prince who later became known as Buddha?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka the Great

• Akbar the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

In which country was Buddha said to have been born?

• India

• China

• Pakistan

• Nepal

Where did Siddhartha witness ordinary people living for the first time?

• In a palace

• In a forest

• Outside the palace area

• In a temple

What did Siddhartha witness in the street that made him realize the suffering in life?

• A rich man

• A beggar monk

• A soldier

• A musician

What was the first thing that Siddhartha try to do in order to find the solution to suffering?

• Not eating

• Not walking

• Not talking

• Not sleeping

What did Siddhartha realize after meditating for 49 days?

• Humans are always satisfied

• Humans always want more

• Humans are always peaceful

• Humans are always content

What does the word 'Buddha' mean?

• Enlightened one

• Powerful ruler

• Holy man

• Astrologer

What is the name of the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment?

• Bodhi Tree

• Neem Tree

• Peepal Tree

• Banyan Tree

What does 'Nirvana' mean according to Buddha's teachings?

• A state of being stuck in a cycle of endless birth and death.

• The state of perfect peace free from reincarnation reached by not wanting more than you have.

• A state of wanting more and more all the time

• A state of suffering and pain

What did Buddha preach the importance of getting free from?

• Wealth

• People

• The Palace

• Rebirth/ Reincarnation