Review on World Religions

What are the sacred texts of Theravada Buddhism called?

• Torah

• Tripitaka

• Bible

• Quran

In Theravada Buddhism, what is the ultimate goal of the believer?

• Heaven

• Rebirth

• Nirvana

• Paradise

What is the central teaching of Buddhism that deals with the nature of suffering?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Five Pillars

• The Six Perfections

The First Noble Truth states that "life is suffering." Which of the following best explains this concept?

• Suffering is a punishment from God.

• Suffering is a result of negative thoughts and emotions.

• All aspects of existence involve some form of dissatisfaction or pain.

• Suffering can be avoided by staying happy all the time.

A student who applies "Right Effort" from the Eightfold Path would most likely:

• Study only when they feel like it.

• Work hard to prevent unwholesome thoughts from arising.

• Give up after a difficult test.

• Copy answers from a classmate to get a good grade.

A person who practices "Right Livelihood" would choose a job that:

• Makes a lot of money.

• Causes no harm to others.

• Is easy and requires little work.

• Is highly respected in society.

If a person is experiencing great anger, what aspect of the Eightfold Path would be most helpful for them to practice in that moment?

• Right Speech

• Right Concentration

• Right Action

• Right View

Read the following statement: "The teachings of the Buddha are a raft to cross a river, not a vehicle to be carried on one's back." What does this statement imply about the Buddha's teachings?

• They are meant to be a permanent, heavy burden for believers.

• They are tools to be used for a specific purpose and then set aside.

• They are the only way to achieve enlightenment.

• They are a set of rules that must be followed without question.

It is known as the Great Vehicle and arose in North India in the 3rd Century CE.

• Theravada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

Which of the following statements is NOT a belief of Mahayana Buddhism?

• Mahayana Buddhists believed that Siddhartha Gautama is the one and most divine Buddha.

• Mahayana Buddhists believed that Siddhartha secretly taught key principles to chosen people.

• Mahayana Buddhists forwarded the concept that Siddhartha Gautama was actually a benevolent celestial being, not just a mere human being

• Mahayana Buddhists advanced the radical idea that Siddhartha Gautama was NOT the only Buddha.