Unit 4 L4

Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?

• a guru

• an ascetic

• a Brahmin

• a Hindu prince

How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?

• He fasted.

• He meditated.

• He suffered.

• He studied with gurus.

What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?

• oneness with God

• knowledge of the Four Noble Truths

• the Middle Way

• an end to desires and suffering

Which belief or practice is not shared by Buddhism?

• reincarnation

• caste system

• cycle of life

• karma

What does Theravada Buddhism emphasize?

• the Buddha’s compassion

• the Buddha’s path of reincarnation

• the Buddha’s wisdom

• the Buddha’s history

Which of the following is a key component of the Eightfold Path?

• Right Speech

• Right Wealth

• Right Power

• Right Fame

What is the significance of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• They describe the life of the Buddha

• They outline the path to enlightenment

• They list the deities of Buddhism

• They explain the creation of the universe