Review 2 - Buddhism

What inspired Siddhartha Gautama to leave his palace and seek enlightenment?

• A vision of the Hindu gods

• The suffering he witnessed in the Four Sights

• A prophecy from a Buddhist monk

• A rebellion against his father’s rule

Which of the following is a major difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?

• Buddhism rejects the caste system

• Buddhism believes in multiple gods

• Hinduism does not believe in karma

• Hinduism was founded by the Buddha

What does the term "Buddha" mean?

• Divine being

• The awakened one

• The supreme ruler

• The sacred teacher

Why did Emperor Ashoka promote Buddhism in his empire?

• He had a vision from the Buddha

• He wanted to overthrow the Hindu rulers

• He was horrified by the destruction caused by war

• He was forced by Buddhist monks

In Buddhist belief, what is the cause of suffering?

• The gods

• Desires and attachments

• The influence of other religions

• Disobedience to religious texts

Which of the following is part of the Eightfold Path?

• Right wealth

• Righ speech

• Right punnishment

• Right prayer

Which of the following best describes the Middle Way?

• The belief that only monks can reach enlightenment

• A rejection of all religious practices

• A path between extreme luxury and extreme self-denial

• A belief that suffering is unavoidable

How did Buddhism impact Indian society?

• It strengthened the caste system

• It led to a decline in religious diversity

• It encouraged social mobility by rejecting caste distinctions

• It promoted Hindu dominance

The ultimate goal in Buddhism is to reach __________, a state of liberation from suffering.

According to Buddhist teachings, suffering is caused by​ (a)   and​ (b)  

• attachment
• wealth
• desire
• not meditating