Buddhism

Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move forward?

• converting everybody

• reaching enlightenment

• making elaborate sacrifices

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• the prince who became the Buddha

• the priest who taught about the Buddha

• the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?

• Joy is achieved by praying.

• Only death can end cravings.

• Suffering is caused by desires.

The name "Buddha" meant one who has

• sorrowful.

• awakened.

• everlasting.

A prince who discovered enlightenment and became known as the Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”

• Asoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Atman

Which religion follows the Eightfold Path?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

• many lifetimes

• many gods

• making pilgrimages

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha's mother before he was born?

• She gave up all her wealth.

• She received a visit from an angel.

• She dreamed about a white elephant.

Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?

• His father protected him.

• He was not interested in others.

• He understood that pain is not real.

Which of these events happened first in the Buddha's life?

• He became an ascetic.

• He gained enlightenment.

• He and his wife had a son.