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Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• Laozi

What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• Principles for social living

• The core beliefs about suffering and how to end suffering

• Guidelines for meditation

• Laws for religious worship

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• A guide to social behavior

• Buddha’s guide to ending suffering and attaining Nirvana

• A set of military strategies

• A historical account of Buddha’s life

What is Nirvana in Buddhist teachings?

• A type of meditation practice

• Union with the universe and freedom from the cycle of rebirth

• A paradise for the enlightened

• A physical location in the Himalayas

What is the Tripitaka in Buddhism?

• The original place of Buddha's enlightenment

• The sacred text of Buddhist teachings

• A set of ritual objects

• The birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama

Which branch of Buddhism adheres closely to Buddha’s original teachings and believes only monks and nuns can attain Nirvana?

• Zen Buddhism

• Theravada Buddhism

• Vajrayana Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism