Buddah early life

How many followers does Buddhism have worldwide?

• About 500 million

• Over 1 billion

• Nearly 750 million

• Around 250 million

Who is recognized as the founder of Buddhism?

• Dalai Lama

• Ashoka the Great

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Mahavira

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• To achieve Nirvana

• To follow the caste system

• To perform rituals

• To worship multiple gods

What does Buddhism aim to overcome?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Suffering and achieve inner peace

• Political power

• Scientific knowledge

What concept do Buddhists and Hindus share?

• Baptism

• Polytheism

• The caste system

• Reincarnation and karma

What did Siddhartha Gautama promote?

• A lavish lifestyle

• Social indulgence

• The middle way

• Poverty as a virtue

When were the teachings of Buddha first transcribed?

• Around the 5th Century BCE

• In the 1st Century BCE

• During the 3rd Century BCE

• In the 7th Century CE

Which emperor designated Buddhism as the state religion of India?

• Emperor Harsha

• Emperor Ashoka

• Emperor Gupta

• Emperor Kanishka

What is the Eightfold Path?

• A pilgrimage route

• A collection of Buddhist scriptures

• A set of moral and mental practices

• A Buddhist festival

Which countries have the largest populations of Buddhists today?

• Sri Lanka and Myanmar

• Japan and South Korea

• China and Thailand

• India and Nepal