Quiz on Buddhism

What practice did Gautama briefly follow before becoming the Buddha?

• Christianity

• Jainism

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

At what age did Gautama leave his family to seek answers?

• 18

• 25

• 29

• 35

Where did Gautama meditate to find the way to truth?

• Under a tree near the East Indian city of Varanasi

• In a large temple in Rome

• On a mountain in Tibet

• In a desert in Egypt

What does the name "Buddha" mean?

• The enlightened one

• The powerful one

• The wealthy one

• The wise one

What did the Buddha teach about achieving enlightenment?

• It requires wealth and power.

• It can be achieved by following the path he discovered.

• It needs a large army.

• It is only for the chosen few.

What was the Buddha's message based on?

• The Hindu principle of dharma

• The teachings of Confucius

• The laws of the Roman Empire

• The principles of democracy

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

• All life is full of joy

• All life is full of suffering

• All life is full of wealth

• All life is full of power

What does the Buddha say about suffering?

• It is impossible to overcome.

• Everyone suffers, but happiness is still possible.

• Only the poor suffer.

• Suffering is a myth.

What did the Buddha's teachings not require?

• Priests or ceremonies

• Meditation

• Compassion

• Kindness

What did the Buddha achieve under the tree near Varanasi?

• A state of contemplation and reflection

• A large following

• Great wealth

• Political power