What prophecy was made about Siddhartha Gautama when he was born?

He would become a universal spiritual leader.

He would be a wealthy merchant.

Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave his home?

To seek enlightenment and escape suffering

To travel the world and gain knowledge

What is the First Noble Truth?

Life is filled with suffering and sorrow.

The cause of all suffering is people's selfish desire for the temporary pleasures of this world.

The way to end all suffering is to end all desires.

The way to overcome such desires and attain enlightenment is to follow the Eightfold Path.

According to the Fourth Noble Truth, how can one attain enlightenment?

By following the Eightfold Path.

By accepting the idea of reincarnation.

What is the ultimate goal of both Buddhism and Hinduism as mentioned in the text?

To achieve nirvana for Buddhists and moksha for Hindus.

To reject the many gods of Hinduism.

To master each step of the Eightfold Path one at a time.

What does the Buddha's word 'nirvana' signify?

A perfect state of understanding and a break from the chain of reincarnations.

The acceptance of the caste system.

The rejection of the Eightfold Path.

The belief in the many gods of Hinduism.

How did the Buddha describe the Middle Way?

It is the Noble Eightfold Path—Right Views, Right Resolve, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.

It is a way to master each step of the Eightfold Path over many lifetimes.

It is a way to reject the privileges of the Brahmin priests.

It is a way to accept the idea of reincarnation.

Who were the first monks admitted to the sangha, according to the text?

The five disciples who heard the Buddha's first sermon

The missionaries who carried the begging bowl

What does the term 'sangha' eventually refer to?

The entire religious community including Buddhist laity

The first community of Buddhist monks and nuns

The group of missionaries spreading Buddha's teachings

The seasonal retreats for meditation

What are the 'Three Jewels' of Buddhism?

The Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha

The Buddha, the missionaries, and the sangha

The dharma, the sangha, and the Jatakas

The Buddha, the dharma, and the Jatakas

What did monks and nuns take vows to do?

To live a life of poverty, be nonviolent, and not to marry

To carry a begging bowl and receive daily charity offerings

To spread Buddhism to Central Asian trade routes

To write down the sacred literature of Buddhism

When was the sacred literature of Buddhism first written down?

Shortly after the Buddha's death

Despite its spread, why did Buddhism never gain a significant foothold in India?

Several theories exist about its gradual disappearance

Because it was confined to the monastic orders

Because of the influence of the Aryans

Because the teachings were not written down until much later

What do Buddhists do at the stupas, according to the text?

They circle around the sacred object or sanctuary, moving in a clockwise direction.

They chant mantras continuously.

They meditate for several hours.

Which of the following places is associated with the life of Buddha?

Varanasi, where he gave his first sermon.

Jerusalem, where he reached enlightenment.

What role did traders play in the spread of Buddhism?

They played an even more crucial role than missionaries.

They restricted the spread of Buddhism to India only.

They played a minor role in the process.

They opposed the spread of Buddhism.

Which of the following was a result of the spread of Buddhism beyond India?

Buddhism helped spread cultural influences into another major region of the world.

Buddhism remained confined to the Indian subcontinent.

Buddhism was completely absorbed by Hinduism and ceased to exist.

Buddhism led to the decline of trade in East Asia.

What is the significance of the Silk Roads in the context of Buddhism?

They were trade routes that facilitated the spread of Buddhism.

They were religious paths used exclusively by Buddhist monks.

They were barriers that prevented the spread of Buddhism.

They were pilgrimage routes that only Hindus used.

How has Hinduism influenced the social structure in India?

By providing a form of social control through the belief in reincarnation.

By promoting equality among all social classes.

By encouraging the spread of Christianity.

By absorbing Buddhism into its practices.

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