Buddhism Quiz

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A king in ancient India

• A prince in modern day Nepal

• A famous warrior

• A Hindu god

What did Siddhartha Gautama encounter on his journey outside the palace?

• A holy man, a sick man, an old man, and a dead man

• A rich man, a poor man, a sick man, and a dead man

• A holy man, a rich man, an old man, and a dead man

• A sick man, a rich man, an old man, and a dead man

What are the core teachings of Buddhism called?

• The Eightfold Path

• The Middle Way

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Five Precepts

What is the Eightfold Path?

• A set of rules for meditation

• A path to achieve wealth

• An 8-step approach to end suffering

• A guide to physical fitness

What is the Middle Way in Buddhism?

• A path of extreme asceticism

• A life of indulgence

• A balanced life between extreme actions

• A path to wealth

What is nirvana in Buddhism?

• A state of eternal suffering

• A state of bliss and escape from the cycle of rebirth

• A place of worship

• A type of meditation

Why did the Buddha reject the idea of the Hindu gods?

• He believed in only one god

• He encouraged people to look within themselves

• He thought the gods were evil

• He wanted to create his own gods

Why did Buddhism not gain a strong foothold in India?

• It was too complex

• It appealed more to traders and craftsmen

• It was similar to Hinduism

• It was not well-known