Quiz on Siddhartha Gautama and Buddhism

What was Siddhartha Gautama dissatisfied with?

• The teachings of Islam

• The teachings of Buddhism

• The teachings of Christianity

• The teachings of Hinduism

What was Siddhartha's original name?

• Buddha

• Suddhodana

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Kapilavastu

What did Siddhartha's mother dream about during her pregnancy?

• He would be a great warrior

• He would be a powerful king or religious leader

• He would be a scholar

• He would be a famous merchant

At what age did Siddhartha leave his home to seek answers?

• 30

• 35

• 29

• 25

What event is known as the Great Departure?

• Siddhartha leaving his palace

• Siddhartha's marriage

• Siddhartha's enlightenment

• Siddhartha's birth

How long did Siddhartha meditate under the tree before finding enlightenment?

• Three weeks

• Nine weeks

• Seven weeks

• Five weeks

What are the three causes of human suffering according to Siddhartha?

• Fear, greed, and anger

• Desire, ignorance, and hatred

• Wanting what we like but do not have, wanting to keep what we like, and not wanting what we dislike

• Loneliness, despair, and confusion

What did Siddhartha's followers later call his first talk after enlightenment?

• The Wisdom Discourse

• The First Sermon

• The Great Teaching

• The Enlightened Speech

What title was Siddhartha Gautama given after his enlightenment?

• The King

• The Sage

• The Teacher

• The Buddha

Where did Siddhartha find enlightenment?

• In a temple

• Under a tree near Gaya

• In a cave

• Under a mountain