World Religions

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Jesus Christ

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Muhammad

• Confucius

Buddhism originated in which region?

• South America

• South Asia (what is now Nepal)

• Europe

• Africa

Fill in the blank: Siddhartha Gautama became known as the ______ or the Enlightened One.

• Buddha

• Maharaja

• Dalai Lama

• Vishnu

Followers of Buddhism acknowledge a supreme god or deity.

• True

• False

What do Buddhists focus on achieving?

• Wealth

• Enlightenment

• Power

• Fame

Which of the following concepts are embraced by Buddhists?

• Karma and Reincarnation

• Salvation and Heaven

• Sin and Redemption

• Prophets and Angels

Fill in the blank: The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, ______, and wisdom.

• meditation

• wealth

• power

• fame

What are Buddha's most important teachings called?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Five Pillars

• The Eightfold Path

What are the 'Three Baskets' known as in Buddhist sacred texts?

• Tipitaka

• Vedas

• Quran

• Torah

Name two sacred symbols or images that represent Buddhist beliefs.

• Lotus flower, eight-spoked dharma wheel, Bodhi tree, swastika

• Cross, crescent moon

• Menorah, Star of David

• Om symbol, trident