Buddhism

When a Buddhist reaches "enlightenment" it is said they reach a certain state that is translated as "snuffing out" as in blowing out a lamp. What is this state called? 

• Oklahoma

• Nirvana

• bliss

• Mumbai

Who was the founder of Buddhism? 

• Confucius

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Guatama

• Attilla

Buddha was born as a ________.

• pauper

• prince

• king

• rich brat

What two possible futures did the Hindu priests predict 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.

Buddha means what?

• Intelligent One

• Awakened One

• Fast One

• Religious One

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

• the Eightfold Path.

• the Four Noble Truths.

• nirvana.

• enlightenment.

According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer? 

• People suffer because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction. 

• People suffer because they are mean. 

• People suffer because they don't go to school. 

• People suffer because they want to. 

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

• Four Noble Truths.

• ascetic lifestyle.

• Hindu religion.

• Eightfold Path.

What is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular? 

• Buddha was a wise person. 

• Buddha was an attractive person

• Buddhism did not accept the caste system. 

• Buddhism was only for smart people.