The Journey of Siddhartha Gautama

What was the prophecy made about Siddhartha Gautama before he was born?

• He would become a famous artist.

• He would either become a great king or a spiritual leader.

• He would discover a new continent.

• He would invent a new language.

Why did Siddhartha's father keep him sheltered from the outside world?

• To protect him from illness.

• To ensure he would become a powerful ruler.

• To make him a famous scholar.

• To keep him away from bad influences.

What did Siddhartha see on his rare trips outside the palace that changed his life?

• A beautiful garden.

• A wise old woman.

• The Four Sights: an old man, a sick person, a dead body, and a holy man.

• A magical creature.

What did the sight of the old man teach Siddhartha?

• The importance of wealth.

• The reality of aging.

• The joy of youth.

• The power of knowledge.

What inspired Siddhartha to leave the palace and his royal life?

• A desire for adventure.

• A wish to become a king.

• The realisation that luxury couldn’t protect him or others from suffering.

• A dream about a distant land.

Where did Siddhartha achieve enlightenment?

• In a grand palace.

• Under a Bodhi tree.

• On a mountain top.

• By a riverbank.

What is the meaning of 'Dharma' in Buddhism?

• A type of meditation.

• The truth or teachings of Buddhism.

• A sacred text.

• A Buddhist festival.

What does 'The Middle Way' refer to in Buddhism?

• A path through the forest.

• A life of balance, avoiding both luxury and extreme hardship.

• A type of dance.

• A specific meditation technique.

What is 'Enlightenment' in the context of Buddhism?

• Gaining wealth and power.

• Gaining deep understanding and freedom from suffering.

• Learning a new language.

• Travelling to a new country.

What did the sight of the holy man inspire in Siddhartha?

• A desire to become a warrior.

• Hope for a spiritual path.

• A wish to build a temple.

• A longing for a family.