Siddhartha's Journey Quiz

What animal appeared in Queen Maya’s dream before Siddhartha's birth?

• White elephant

• White horse

• Golden lion

• Silver dove

What did the white elephant symbolize in Queen Maya's dream?

• Good luck

• Birth of a holy child

• Future wealth

• Protection from harm

What unique ability did Siddhartha display at birth, according to legend?

• He could run

• He could walk and talk

• He could fly

• He could heal people

What grew from the earth each time Siddhartha took a step after his birth?

• Rose

• Sunflower

• Lotus flower

• Tree

What name was given to Siddhartha at birth, meaning "perfect fulfillment"?

• Gautama

• Suddhodana

• Siddhartha

• Buddha

What prophecy was made about Siddhartha's future?

• He would become a famous merchant

• He would be a great king or a holy man

• He would live a short life

• He would rule many kingdoms

Why did King Suddhodana keep Siddhartha in luxury and away from suffering?

• To make him a stronger king

• To keep him happy

• To ensure he became a king, not a holy man

• To protect him from enemies

How did Siddhartha describe his upbringing?

• I was delicately nurtured

• I was surrounded by sadness

• I was left to struggle

• I grew up with hardships

At what age did Siddhartha first leave the palace grounds?

• 18

• 25

• 29

• 30

What did Siddhartha see during his first journey outside the palace?

• Birth

• Marriage

• Old age

• Childhood