Buddhism Vocab QUIZ

1. Siddhartha Gautama

• The four main teachings of Buddhism

• Founder of Buddhism, also known as the Buddha, “the awakened one”

• A sacred tree in India

• A path of moderation

2. A state of perfect knowledge or wisdom

• Enlightenment

• Meditation

• Karma

• Nirvana

3. Buddhism

• Worship of many gods

• The belief in reincarnation through karma

• The teachings of Buddha about suffering and the path to enlightenment

• A code of laws for ancient India

4. The highest state one can attain, where desires and suffering disappear

• Enlightenment

• Bodhi

• Nirvana

• Eightfold Path

5. Middle Way

• Belief in one god

• Living a life that avoids both indulgence and extreme self-denial

• A path to wisdom that releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth

• A Buddhist law code

6. Four Noble Truths

• Rules about karma and morality

• A set of Buddhist scriptures

• The core beliefs that explain suffering and how to overcome it

• The final goal in reincarnation

7. The Buddhist method for reaching Nirvana, including right action and thought

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path

• Middle Way

• Karma

8. Bodhi

• A sacred fig tree where Buddha attained enlightenment

• A prayer ritual

• A temple for Buddhist monks in the Tibetan mountains

• A symbol of suffering and rebirth

9. The result of actions in this and past lives, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences

• Monotheism

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Enlightenment

10. Meditation

• A state of perfect knowledge or wisdom

• A process of deep thought for spiritual or calming purposes

• Living a life that avoids both indulgence and extreme self-denial

• A celebration of enlightenment