Quiz onBuddhism

Who founded Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka

• Mahavira

• Confucius

What was predicted about Siddhartha Gautama's future if he stayed at home?

• He would become a wise teacher and monk.

• He would rule a great kingdom.

• He would travel the world.

• He would become a famous artist.

What did Siddhartha's father do to ensure he would become king?

• Sent him to study abroad.

• Arranged his marriage and built a garden.

• Made him a monk.

• Sent him to find wisdom.

What did Siddhartha learn from the elderly man?

• Everyone grows old.

• Wealth prevents aging.

• Only some grow old.

• Age is a choice.

What troubled Siddhartha after seeing the ailing (sick) person?

• The realization that sickness is a part of life.

• The thought that wealth could cure all sickness.

• The belief that sickness only affects the poor.

• The idea that sickness is a punishment.

What did Siddhartha discover beyond the garden walls?

• A festival

• A market

• A funeral procession

• A wedding

How did Siddhartha feel about death?

• Relieved

• Sad

• Indifferent

• Excited

Who did Siddhartha meet living simply but content?

• A king

• A merchant

• A monk

• A soldier

What was Siddhartha's reaction to the monk's peace?

• He was angry

• He was astonished

• He was bored

• He was amused

Why did the prince leave his family?

• To find the meaning of life as a monk.

• To become a king.

• To travel the world.

• To start a business.