Exploring Buddhism: The Four Sights

What are the Four Sights that Prince Siddhartha saw which changed his life?

• A palace, a river, a mountain, and a tree

• An old man, a sick person, a dead body, and a holy man

• A king, a queen, a soldier, and a merchant

• A lion, an elephant, a horse, and a peacock

Which of the following best describes the Middle Way in Buddhism?

• Eating only once a week

• Living a life of extreme luxury

• Avoiding both extreme luxury and extreme hardship

• Never leaving your home

What was Prince Siddhartha’s name after he became enlightened?

• Krishna

• Buddha

• Shiva

• Guru Nanak

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Sights?

• An old man

• A sick person

• A teacher

• A dead body

What is the main cause of suffering according to Buddhism?

• Not enough money

• Desire and wanting more

• Bad weather

• Eating too much

Which path is NOT part of the Noble Eightfold Path?

• Right Speech

• Right Action

• Right Swimming

• Right Mindfulness

What does the Noble Eightfold Path help Buddhists to achieve?

• Wealth

• Enlightenment

• Fame

• Strength

What is meditation mainly used for in Buddhism?

• To win competitions

• To calm the mind and gain insight

• To fall asleep quickly

• To remember facts

What does “enlightenment” mean in Buddhism?

• Becoming very rich

• Understanding the truth about life and ending suffering

• Learning to fly

• Winning a race

Where did Siddhartha Gautama become enlightened?

• Under a Bodhi tree

• In a palace

• On a mountain top

• In a river