World Religions Exam Review: Buddhism

How many years ago was Buddhism founded?

• About 2,500 years ago

• About 1,000 years ago

• About 500 years ago

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Buddha

• Siddhartha Buddha

• Siddhartha Gautama

What are the two types of Buddhism?

• Theravada and Nirvana

• Samsara and Nirvana

• Theravada and Mahayana

After Buddha become enlightened, what did he tell people to do?

• Follow the Eightfold Path

• Meditate all day

• Worship him always

Buddhism is a god-centered religion.

• True

• False

What is anicca?

• The teachings of Buddha

• The belief in cause and effect

• The belief that nothing is permanent.

What is nirvana?

• A state of permanent peace

• A state of enlightenment

• A state of uncertainty

In the Eightfold Path, what is right thought?

• Knowing the truth

• Awareness of thought and actions

• Purity of thought

In Buddhism, meditation does not open one up to the highest state of consciousness.

• True

• False

Buddhists believe Buddha is not a god.

• True

• False