Introduction to Buddhism

What is Buddhism based on?

• The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

• The principles of Confucius

• The laws of Hammurabi

• The philosophy of Socrates

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• Founder of Buddhism

• A famous Greek philosopher

• An ancient Egyptian pharaoh

• A Roman emperor

The Four Noble Truths are fundamental teachings in Buddhism. Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

• The truth of suffering

• The truth of the cause of suffering

• The truth of the end of suffering

• The truth of the Eightfold Path

Which of the following is not part of the Eightfold Path?

• Right View

• Right Speech

• Right Wealth

• Right Concentration

What is the ultimate end in Buddhism?

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

• Karma

• Meditation

Buddhism began in India over ______ years ago and spread across Asia.

• 2500

• 1500

• 1000

• 500

What are the two main types of Buddhism today?

• The two main types of Buddhism today are Theravada and Mahayana.

• Zen and Pure Land

• Vajrayana and Zen

• Nichiren and Pure Land

Buddhism spread to which of the following countries?

• India, China, Japan, Thailand

• India, China, Russia, Brazil

• India, China, Egypt, South Africa

• India, China, Mexico, Canada

What did Siddhartha Gautama give up to find the meaning of suffering?

• Siddhartha Gautama gave up his princely life and material possessions to find the meaning of suffering.

• Siddhartha Gautama gave up his family and friends to find the meaning of suffering.

• Siddhartha Gautama gave up his religious beliefs to find the meaning of suffering.

• Siddhartha Gautama gave up his education to find the meaning of suffering.

What does the Eightfold Path help achieve?

• Nirvana

• Wealth

• Fame

• Power