Religious actions quiz

What did the Buddha instruct his followers to do before his death?

• Build temples in his honor
• Go on pilgrimage to four holy places
• Write his teachings down
• Create a statue of him

What is the main purpose of pilgrimage to the four holy places in Buddhism?

• To reflect on the Buddha's life
• To meet other pilgrims
• To gain wealth
• To collect relics

Which of the following sites is recognised as the birthplace of the Buddha?

• Lumbini
• Bodh Gaya
• Kushinagar
• Sarnath

What significant action did Emperor Ashoka take at Lumbini?

• Conducted a large festival
• Marked the site with a stone pillar
• Established a monastery
• Built a temple

What is the main goal of meditation according to the Buddha's teachings?

• To achieve a state of relaxation
• To improve physical health
• To enhance social skills
• To reach nirvana

What role do senior monks take in guided meditation sessions?

• They perform rituals unrelated to meditation
• They observe from a distance
• They participate silently without guidance
• They lead the meditation and provide instruction

Which of the following methods is commonly used in Buddhist meditation to help people focus their minds?

• Counting breaths
• Reading novels
• Listening to music
• Watching television

Which of the following best describes the lotus position in meditation?

• Standing with arms raised above the head
• Sitting cross-legged with a straight back
• Lying down with arms at the sides
• Sitting on a chair with feet flat on the ground

What does the term 'gurdwara' mean in Sikhism?

• A sacred garden
• A community center
• A doorway to the Guru
• A place of meditation

Which of the following is a requirement for visitors before entering the main hall of a gurdwara?

• Wearing traditional Sikh attire
• Removing their shoes and covering their head
• Bringing a donation
• Reciting a prayer