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Buddhism (Khan Academy)

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core belief of Buddhism, and how was this a challenge to Vedic beliefs?

Buddhism believes in the caste system, which was a challenge to Vedic beliefs.

Buddhism believes in material wealth, which was a challenge to Vedic beliefs.

Buddhism suggests that anyone can gain salvation and wisdom by letting go of desire, challenging the caste system and priestly authority.

Buddhism believes in the divinity of the Vedas, which was a challenge to Vedic beliefs.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the Four Noble Truths?

Life is suffering, suffering comes from desire, one must limit desire to limit suffering, to limit suffering, one must follow the Eightfold Path.

Life is joy, joy comes from suffering, one must increase suffering to increase joy, to increase joy, one must follow the Eightfold Path.

Life is suffering, suffering comes from joy, one must limit joy to limit suffering, to limit suffering, one must follow the Eightfold Path.

Life is joy, joy comes from desire, one must increase desire to increase joy, to increase joy, one must follow the Eightfold Path.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who could follow the Eightfold Path easily, and why?

Monks and nuns, because they could afford to leave worldly affairs and devote their lives to spiritual enlightenment.

Laborers and servants, because they had more free time.

Warriors, because they were disciplined.

Merchants, because they traveled a lot.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mahayana Buddhism change the accessibility of the Eightfold Path?

It allowed people to strive toward enlightenment even if they couldn't become monks.

It made it harder for everyone to follow.

It restricted the path to the upper castes.

It allowed only monks to follow the path.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Buddhism change when it entered China?

It remained exactly the same as in India.

It blended with Confucian and Daoist beliefs, incorporating concepts like ancestor veneration and filial piety.

It rejected all local beliefs and practices.

It became a monotheistic religion.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we consider Buddhism a single belief system even if it adapts and changes to local conditions?

Because its core teachings and principles remain consistent despite local adaptations.

Because it has a single founder.

Because it is practiced only in Asia.

Because it has a single holy book.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the social impact of Buddhism in India?

It had no social impact.

It reinforced the caste system.

It challenged the caste system and provided roles for women outside the home.

It made the priestly class more powerful.

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