Year 8 second noble truth quiz

According to the Buddha, what is the cause of suffering?

• Bad Luck

• Bad Karma

• Craving

• Dukkha

What is the Buddhist word for craving?

• Dukkha

• Tanha

• Karma

• Nirvana

Which kind of tanha means craving for existence?

• Kama Tanha

• Bhava Tanha

• Vibhava Tanha

Which kind of tanha means craving for nice things and enjoyable experiences?

• Kama Tanha

• Bhava Tanha

• Vibhava Tanha

What is the message of the story of the hungry man?

• Craving is always wrong

• There is nothing wrong with craving

• If someone is experiencing terrible suffering, we need to get rid of this suffering before they can learn to overcome craving.

According to Buddhism, what happens when someone gets rid of all craving?

• They have no reason for living.

• They don't suffer anymore.

• They reach nirvana.

• They are bored for the rest of their lives.

Which of these things is a Buddhist monk NOT allowed to own?

• 3 robes

• A begging bowl

• A pot for cooking

• A razor

What is viparinama dukkha?

• Physical and mental pain.

• Suffering because good things don't last.

• Suffering because we never reach a final and permanent happiness in life.

• Suffering because of boredom

Which of the following did the Buddha NOT see when he left the palace?

• A wandering holy man

• A poor man

• A sick man

• An old man

When can Buddhist monks eat?

• Whenever they want

• Before Midday

• After Midday

• Only at weekends