Buddhism and Siddhartha Gautama

Some Indians felt unhappy with the Hindu religion during the 500s B.C. because:

• they wanted more rituals.

• they were seeking spiritual equality.

• they disliked the caste system.

• they preferred Buddhism.

Siddhartha Gautama became known as:

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Gandhi

Most Buddhists live in which region today?

• Southeast Asia

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

What realization did Siddhartha have when he left his palace to explore the life of ordinary people?

• He realized that life is full of suffering and sadness.

• He realized that wealth and luxury are the ultimate goals.

• He realized that ordinary life is free from suffering.

• He realized that he should return to his palace immediately.

Buddhism appealed to many people in various parts of Asia because:

• it offered a path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering.

• it was enforced by the ruling governments.

• it promised wealth and power.

• it required strict adherence to rituals.

Siddhartha Gautama is known as the founder of which religion?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Sikhism

What was the training called that involved training the mind to focus and think in positive ways?

• Mindfulness Training

• Strength Training

• Endurance Training

• Flexibility Training

What did Siddhartha see when he left his palace to explore the life of ordinary people?

• Siddhartha saw a sick man, an old man, poverty, and a monk.

• Siddhartha saw a festival with happy people.

• Siddhartha saw a market full of traders.

• Siddhartha saw a battlefield.

Siddhartha gave up all he had and became a monk because:

• he wanted to find enlightenment.

• he was forced by his family.

• he lost all his wealth.

• he wanted to travel the world.

Siddhartha's teachings became known as Buddhism because:

• they were written down by his disciples.

• they were spread by Emperor Ashoka.

• they were based on the Four Noble Truths.

• they were practiced in monasteries.