The Birth and Spread of Buddhism Quiz

Where did the Buddha preach his first sermon?

• Sarnath

• Lumbini

• Bodh Gaya

• Kushinagar

What did Siddharta Gautama become known as after attaining enlightenment?

• Enlightened One

• Spiritual Leader

• Great Teacher

• Holy Sage

What did Siddharta Gautama discover after practicing intense meditation for 40 days?

• The Path to Nirvana

• The Middle Path

• The Ultimate Goal

• The Cycle of Suffering

Who was the king that converted to Buddhism and promoted its expansion?

• Akbar

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Harsha

In which century did the rise of the Mauryan empire lead to the spread of Buddhism?

• 5th century B.C.E.

• 3rd century B.C.E.

• 1st century B.C.E.

• 2nd century B.C.E.

What did Ashoka renounce after converting to Buddhism?

• Power

• Wealth

• Nonviolence

• Warfare

Where did Buddhism spread to as a result of Ashoka's promotion?

• Central Asia and Tibet

• All of the above

• China and Japan

• India and Nepal

What is the approximate current global population of Buddhists?

• 100 million

• 350 million

• 500 million

• 1 billion

What are the small communities of monks and nuns devoted to the teachings of Buddha called?

• Bhikkus

• Brahmins

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

What did Siddhartha Gautama believe could wrap up life's mysteries?

• The Eightfold Path

• The Cycle of Suffering

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Middle Path