Buddhism

In what year was Siddhartha Gautama born?

• 563 BCE

• 500 BCE

• 600 BCE

• 450 BCE

What was Siddhartha Gautama shielded from during his early life?

• Wealth and power

• Sickness and death

• Education and knowledge

• Friends and family

At what age did Siddhartha Gautama leave his family to begin his search?

• 25

• 29

• 35

• 40

How many years did Siddhartha Gautama spend traveling and meditating before gaining the answer?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 7 years

• 3 years

What are Siddhartha Gautama's teachings recorded in?

• The Vedas

• The Bible

• The Sutras

• The Quran

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

• Desires cause suffering.

• All people suffer and know sorrow.

• End suffering by eliminating desires.

• Follow the Eightfold Path.

According to the Four Noble Truths, what causes suffering?

• Happiness

• Desires

• Wealth

• Ignorance

How can suffering be ended according to the Four Noble Truths?

• By gaining wealth

• By eliminating desires

• By ignoring problems

• By seeking pleasure

What path should be followed to eliminate desire according to the Four Noble Truths?

• The Path of Wealth

• The Path of Pleasure

• The Eightfold Path

• The Path of Ignorance

What is the term used in Buddhism to describe the endless cycle of reincarnation?

• Nirvana

• Samsara

• Karma

• Dharma