Chp 16 -Buddhism Quiz A

Where did Buddhism start approximately 2500 years ago?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Thailand

What is the main goal of Buddhism?

• To gain wealth

• To achieve enlightenment and end suffering

• To conquer lands

• To worship multiple gods

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A famous warrior

• A renowned scientist

• The Buddha

• A legendary king

What are the "Four Sights" that Siddhartha saw?

• A rich man, a healthy man, a king, a queen

• An old man, a sick man, a corpse, a wandering ascetic

• A child, a teacher, a farmer, a merchant

• A river, a mountain, a forest, a desert

What is the Middle Way in Buddhism?

• Extreme wealth and luxury

• Avoiding extremes of self-indulgence and self-denial

• Complete isolation from society

• Total devotion to physical fitness

What is the First Noble Truth in Buddhism?

• Life is eternal

• Life is Dukkha (suffering/dissatisfaction)

• Life is full of joy

• Life is unpredictable

What causes suffering according to the Second Noble Truth?

• Ignorance

• Desire

• Anger

• Fear

What is the Third Noble Truth?

• There is no end to suffering

• There is an end to suffering

• Suffering is eternal

• Suffering is a myth

What leads to the end of suffering according to the Fourth Noble Truth?

• The Eightfold Path

• The Five Precepts

• The Ten Commandments

• The Seven Virtues

Which of the following is an example of good karma?

• Helping others

• Stealing

• Harming others

• Lying