Buddhism

Siddhartha took a path to enlightenment that was a balance between extreme life styles. This path was also called the

• “middle way.”

• “high road.”

• “low road.”

• “final path.”

Who tried to frighten Siddhartha while he was meditating?

• his father

• jealous rivals

• his followers

• the god Mara and his three daughters

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called

• alms.

• nirvana.

• the Four Noble Truths.

• Buddhism.

The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

• the Eightfold Path.

• the Four Noble Truths.

• nirvana.

• enlightenment.

What is the idea behind the Four Noble Truths?

• All things change.

• All things stay the same.

• Happiness can last forever.

• Suffering never ends.

The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the

• Four Noble Truths.

• Ascetic lifestyle.

• Hindu religion

• Eightfold Path.

When Siddhartha reached enlightenment and discovered the Four Noble Truths, he became known as

• the Suddhodana.

• the Brahmin.

• the Buddha.

• the King.

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

• Pakistan

• India

• China

• Egypt

What two possible futures did the Hindu priests foresee for Prince Siddhartha?

• A powerful warrior or brilliant poet

• a poor man or religious follower

• A religious king or truthful leader

• a great ruler or enlightened being

Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw

• happiness.

• suffering.

• greed.

• wealth.