Buddhism Quiz

Where and when was Buddhism founded?

• Abraham in Ur - 2,000 BC

• Mohammad in Mecca - 500 AD

• Aryans in India - 2,000 BC

• Siddhartha Gautama in India - 576 BC

"Buddha" means what?

• Divine Being

• Wise Teacher

• Enlightened One

• Spiritual Leader

Buddhists believe that a desire for material things causes sorrow, pain & suffering. One can end suffering through what path?

• The 4 Noble Truths

• The 8 Fold Path

• The Righteous Way

• The Path of Meditation

Buddhists believe that a soul is reborn in what process until it reaches a state of happiness called what?

• Karma and Moksha

• Reincarnation and Nirvana

• Samsara and Enlightenment

• Transmigration and Bliss

Buddhists do not have one main Holy Book but the ______ are Buddha’s key teachings.

• Vedas

• Tripitaka

• Sutras

• Bible

Label the following statements with an H for Hinduism or a B for Buddhism. Some answers may have more than one answer. Which of the following is associated only with Buddhism?

• Reincarnation

• Caste system

• Meditation

• Eightfold Path

List 3 places Buddhists worship:

• Shrines

• Temples

• Monasteries

• Churches

______ is an example of a Japanese division of Buddhism known for their rigid self-discipline.

• Zen

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Vajrayana