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Who became known as the Buddha?

• A farmer from ancient India

• A king from ancient India

• A monk from ancient India

• A prince from ancient India

What did Prince Siddhartha Gautama see that made him unhappy?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Suffering and misery

• Wars and conflicts

• Famine and drought

What did the prince do after meeting a monk?

• Started a school

• Went back to his palace

• Became a monk

• Built a new palace

The prince traveled as a monk for (a)   .

• Twelve years
• Six months
• One year
• Six years

Under which type of tree did the prince find enlightenment?

• Oak tree

• Fig tree

• Banyan tree

• Pine tree

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

• Life is a gift

• Life is filled with suffering

• Life is filled with happiness

• Life is a journey

What does the Eightfold Path include?

• To conquer lands

• To gain power

• To become wealthy

• To know the truth

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism according to the text?

• To rule the world

• To become the richest person

• To become the greatest person one can be

• To become the most powerful person