Buddhism Quiz

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A king who founded Buddhism

• A prince who became the Buddha

• A gardener in the royal palace

• An ascetic Siddhartha met

What did King Suddhodana want for his son Siddhartha?

• For him to become an ascetic

• For him to become a great teacher

• For him to rule the kingdom without knowing the outside world

• For him to leave the palace and find enlightenment

What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

• Teachings on enlightenment

• Rules for ascetics

• Truths about the nature of desire

• Guidelines for gardening

What is the ultimate goal of meditation in Buddhism?

• To achieve self-denial

• To find a path to wealth

• To obtain a calm mind and enlightenment

• To escape the cycle of rebirth

What does "Buddha" mean?

• The Ascetic One

• The Enlightened One

• The Royal One

• The Meditative One

Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path of Buddhism?

• Right View

• Right Intention

• Right Control

• Right Speech

Why did Buddhism lose most of its influence on the Indian subcontinent by the eighth century?

• Because of internal conflicts within Buddhism

• Because of the spread of Hinduism and Islam

• Because it was banned by the rulers

• Because of a decline in trade with other regions