Ancient India and the Sakyas

Where was the land of the Sakyas located in ancient India?

• Near the Ganges River

• Near the Himalayas

• Near the Arabian Sea

• Near the Thar Desert

Who was the king of the Sakyas?

• King Ashoka

• King Chandragupta

• King Suddhodana

• King Harsha

What did the wise men predict about Queen Maha Maya's dream?

• She would become a queen

• Something very good was about to occur.

• She would travel to distant lands

• She would find hidden treasure

What did Queen Maha Maya request from King Suddhodana?

• To visit her parents

• To build a new palace

• To organize a festival

• To go on a hunting trip

What event is celebrated in the story?

• A wedding

• A festival

• The birth of a special child

• A harvest

Where does Queen Maha Maya rest before giving birth to Prince Siddhartha?

• In a cave

• Under a tree

• By a river

• In a house

What was the concern of the people attending to Queen Maha Maya?

• They were worried about the weather.

• They feared the worst for her health.

• They were planning a celebration.

• They were discussing a new law.

What was Asita's prediction for Prince Siddhartha's future?

• He would become a great sage

• He would become a great king

• He would become a warrior

• He would become a teacher

What event was Prince Siddhartha attending when he sat under the shade of a jambu tree?

• Harvest Festival

• Plough Festival

• New Year Festival

• Spring Festival

What did Prince Siddhartha notice that made him thoughtful?

• Birds flying

• A rainbow

• A storm approaching

• A sunset