Buddhism Quiz

The king chose to prevent his son from seeing suffering because

• he wanted his son to follow ascetics.

• he was afraid his son would become ill.

• he wanted his son to become a king.

• he was preparing his son to become a priest.

The name “Buddha” meant one who was

• sorrowful.

• awakened.

• everlasting.

• all-powerful.

Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

• many gods

• making pilgrimages

• ritual bathing

• many lifetimes

Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?

• converting everybody

• reaching enlightenment

• making elaborate sacrifices

• completing a big pilgrimage

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• the prince who became the Buddha

• the priest who taught about the Buddha

• the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha

• the leader who organized the Buddha's followers

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?

Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?

• His father protected him.

• He was not interested in others.

• He understood that pain is not real.

• The gods granted him special favors.

Which of these events happened first in the Buddha’s life?

• He left the palace.

• He became an ascetic.

• He gained enlightenment.

• He and his wife had a son.

What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?

• inequality of wealth

• aging, sickness, and death

• prejudice against lower castes

• cruelty, evil, and lack of caring

If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?

• abandon your religion

• become ruler of a kingdom

• give up most of what you own

• become a parent of a large family