Buddhism

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• Siddharta Gautama

• Ashoka

• Mahavira

• Confucius

Where did Buddhism originate?

• China

• Japan

• Korea

• India

What event in Siddhartha Gautama’s life led him to seek enlightenment?

• winning a great war

• encountering suffering in the form of sickness, aging, and death

• becoming a king

• receiving teachings from a master

Tree under which Siddharta meditated

• Narra Tree

• Oak Tree

• Bodhi Tree

• Sakura Tree

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Four Noble Truths?

• Life is full of suffering.

• Suffering can be ended by avoiding the Eightfold Path.

• The cause of suffering is desire.

• The way to end suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path.

What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism called?

• Moksha

• Enlightenment

• Nirvana

• Rebirth

The Eightfold Path helps Buddhists live an ethical life and achieve enlightenment.

• True

• False

According to Buddhism, desire is the root cause of all suffering.

• True

• False

Siddhartha Gautama was a prince before he became the Buddha.

• True

• False

The main goals of Buddhism are to end suffering and reach a state of enlightenment.

• True

• False