Buddha and Buddhism Quiz

What was the birth name of the Buddha?

• Kasia

• Channa

• Kusinara

• Siddhartha Gautama

Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?

• Near the border of Nepal and India

• In Kusinara

• In Kasia, India

• In the city of Varanasi

At what age did Gautama see a bent old man for the first time?

• 35

• 40

• 29

• 25

What did Gautama decide to become after seeing a monk?

• A merchant

• A warrior

• A king

• A monk

What does the term 'Buddha' mean?

• Peaceful one

• Compassionate one

• Wise one

• Enlightened one

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

• Suffering is caused by desire

• Humans can free themselves from suffering

• Life is full of suffering

• The way to achieve freedom from suffering

What is the cause of suffering according to the Buddha?

• Desire

• Ignorance

• Hatred

• Fear

What is the name of the first Buddhist order?

• Sangha

• Dharma

• Karma

• Nirvana

At what age is the Buddha said to have died?

• 70

• 90

• 60

• 80

In which city did the Buddha die?

• Kusinara

• Varanasi

• Lumbini

• Bodh Gaya