6.16 Buddhism

What is the oldest of the world's major religions mentioned in the text?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

What is the main theme of the chapter mentioned in the text?

• The history of India

• The beliefs and teachings of Buddhism

• The geography of Asia

• The politics of ancient India

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

• Southern India

• Northern India

• Western India

• Eastern India

What did Queen Maya dream of before Siddhartha's birth?

• A golden chariot

• A white elephant

• A silver bird

• A blue horse

What did the Brahmins predict about Prince Siddhartha's future?

• He would become a great warrior

• He would become a great scholar

• He could rule the universe or become enlightened

• He would become a famous artist

What did Siddhartha declare after taking a few steps as an infant?

• "I am the king of the world."

• "I am the leader of the world and the guide to the world."

• "I am the ruler of the universe."

• "I am the protector of the realm."

What did Prince Siddhartha often wonder about?

• The stars in the sky

• The world outside the palace walls

• The history of his kingdom

• The future of his family

What did Siddhartha see on his third trip?

• A wedding ceremony

• A group of people walking slowly

• A festival

• A market

What did Siddhartha carry with him into the forest?

• A sword

• A map

• A small bowl for alms

• A lantern

What happened to Siddhartha as he followed the way of the ascetics?

• He became wealthy

• He became terribly thin

• He became famous

• He became a king