WorksheetsBuddhism
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is one of the 4 noble truths?
a)
study leads to wisdom
b)
joy is achieved by prayer
c)
only death can end cravings
d)
suffering is caused by desires
2.
What is nirvana?
a)
the state of enlightenment for Buddhists
b)
goods or money given to the poor
c)
a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha
d)
someone who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation
3.
What is the Middle Path?
a)
A life of moderation
b)
A state of no more suffering
c)
Right thought
d)
Right concentration
4.
Buddhism shares its roots with this other major religion. What is it?
a)
Christianity
b)
Confucianism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Taoism
5.
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Kharma
c)
Nirvana
6.
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?
a)
Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave.
b)
His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday.
c)
Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world. He wanted to be a part of it.
d)
At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked. He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.
7.
What is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular?
a)
Buddha was a wise person.
b)
Buddha was an attractive person
c)
Buddhism did not accept the caste system.
d)
Buddhism was only for smart people.
8.
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs.
a)
monism
b)
karma
c)
deities
d)
dharma
9.
Which of the following is one of the 4 noble truths?
a)
study leads to wisdom
b)
joy is achieved by prayer
c)
only death can end cravings
d)
suffering is caused by desires
10.
buddha is a god
a)
true
b)
false
11.
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
a)
Ten Commandments
b)
Shar'ia Law
c)
The Four Noble Truths
d)
The Five Noble Truths
12.
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
a)
Confucius
b)
Ashoka
c)
Siddhartha Guatama
d)
Attilla
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