Buddhism Quiz

Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?

• India

• Thailand

• Nepal

• China

What were the 'Four Signs' that Siddhartha encountered?

• A happy man, a wealthy man, a healthy man, a wise man

• An old man, a crippled man, a decaying corpse, an ascetic monk

• A king, a queen, a prince, a princess

• A farmer, a merchant, a soldier, a teacher

What is the Pali Canon also known as?

• The Seven Virtues

• The Ten Commandments

• The Three Baskets

• The Five Pillars

What is the main difference of Buddhism with other religions?

• Strict hierarchy of clergy

• Rejection of a supreme being

• Focus on rituals and ceremonies

• Belief in multiple gods

What are the 'Four Noble Truths' in Buddhism?

• Joy, Peace, Love, Harmony

• Suffering, Desire, Cessation, Path

• Truth, Honesty, Integrity, Compassion

• Wisdom, Strength, Courage, Patience

What is the meaning of 'nirvana' in Buddhism?

• Ultimate enlightenment

• Worldly pleasures

• Eternal suffering

• Material wealth

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does the Pali word 'sangha' refer to?

• A type of meditation

• A religious ritual

• A sacred text

• A Buddhist community

What are ordained Buddhist monks called?

• Imams

• Gurus

• Bishops

• Bhikkus

What is contained in the Vinaya Pitaka?

• Teachings of Siddhartha

• Disciplinary code for monks

• Sacred hymns

• Philosophical texts

What is the Third Noble Truth in Buddhism?

• Origin of the problem

• Cessation of suffering

• Cause of suffering

• Path to enlightenment