WorksheetsBuddhism/Hinduism Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 33mins
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Class
Date
1.
Before his birth, the Buddha's mother dreamed
a)
she became very poor.
b)
she was struck by a white elephant.
c)
an angel from God visited her.
d)
her husband would soon die.
2.
Which of the following DID NOT trouble Siddhartha on his first few trips into the world?
a)
aging
b)
sickness
c)
wealth
d)
death
3.
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
a)
Study makes one wise.
b)
Joy is achieved through giving.
c)
Suffering is caused by desires.
d)
Nirvana is reached by giving alms.
4.
The ultimate goal of Buddhism is
a)
making huge sacrifices.
b)
making those around you understand the Buddha.
c)
making a pilgrimage to the Ganges River.
d)
reaching nirvana.
5.
Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of _____________
a)
Judaism.
b)
Christianity.
c)
Shinto.
d)
Buddhism.
6.
Siddhartha’s young life was free from suffering because _____________
a)
he was destined to become the Buddha.
b)
his father kept him within the palace walls and hid unpleasant things from him.
c)
he was born in a utopian community.
d)
all children were protected from the harshness of the world during that time.
7.
The heart of Buddha's teachings is contained in what?
a)
The Four Noble Truths
b)
Nirvana
c)
Dharma
d)
Illusions
8.
If a person gave up all desires he or she would reach?
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Karma
c)
Dharma
d)
Nirvana
9.
What does Buddha mean?
a)
Suffering
b)
Enlightened One
c)
Life of Moderation
d)
An awakening to the truth
10.
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.
11.
According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?
a)
Follow the Ten Commandments
b)
Follow the Eightfold Path
c)
Get as many material possessions as possible.
d)
Follow the 12-step Program
12.
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer?
a)
People suffer because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction.
b)
People suffer because they are mean.
c)
People suffer because they don't go to school.
d)
People suffer because they want to.
13.
1. What is the Buddha's real name?
a)
Gangas Khan
b)
Asoka
c)
Siddartha Guatama
d)
Finn
14.
Where was Prince Siddhartha born?
a)
Pakistan
b)
India
c)
China
d)
Egypt
15.
Siddhartha took a path to enlightenment that was a balance between extreme life styles. This path was also called the
a)
“middle way.”
b)
“high road.”
c)
“low road.”
d)
“final path.”
16.
The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the
a)
Four Noble Truths.
b)
ascetic lifestyle.
c)
Hindu religion.
d)
Eightfold Path.
17.
The god or supreme deity for Buddhism is
a)
Siddartha Gautama
b)
The Dalai Lama
c)
There is no god or supreme deity
d)
The Bodhisattvas
18.
After he left the palace, Buddha realized that Starvation was the ultimate key to Salvation
a)
True
b)
False
19.
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Kharma
c)
Nirvana
20.
The sacred text for Buddhists is
a)
Sanskrit
b)
Tripitaka
c)
Torah
21.
One element of the Eightfold Path is "Right Speech". This teaches...
a)
that one should learn to speak more than one language.
b)
that one should not lie or gossip, but rather be careful and truthful.
c)
that one should not work at a job that causes harm to people or animals.
d)
that one should lead a life of selflessness.
22.
Right Action means to act kindly toward all living things.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
True or false: The Buddha was to thought to be born from his mother's side.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
True or false: Gautama did not leave his spot under the fig tree until he reached salvation.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
What best defines the term "Religion"?
a)
A set of gods
b)
A set of opinions
c)
A set of preachers
d)
A set of beliefs
26.
Which of the below is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
a)
All life is suffering
b)
Follow the Eightfold Path
c)
There is only one god
d)
Wanting things causes suffering
27.
Which of the following DON'T Buddhists believe in?
a)
The Five Pillars
b)
The Eightfold Path
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Nirvana
28.
Which of the following are NOT one of the Eightfold Paths?
a)
Right Speech
b)
Right Time
c)
Right Effort
d)
Right Action
29.
What country did Hinduism start in?
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Thailand
d)
Malaysia
30.
Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
a)
There is reincarnation after death
b)
Everyone has the same social status.
c)
People must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
d)
Material wealth shows you have the blessings of the gods.
31.
System that separates Hindus into social classes
a)
Hinduism
b)
Vishnu
c)
Caste
d)
Moksha
32.
What is the name of Hinduism's supreme god from which all creation stems?
a)
Brahman
b)
Atman
c)
Varna
d)
Shiva
33.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha
d)
No real founder
34.
Religious Book for Hinduism
a)
Eightfold Path
b)
Torah
c)
Vedas
d)
Wheel of Law
35.
Gods and Goddesses for Hinduism
a)
Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva
b)
Allah
c)
God
d)
Osiris and Isis
36.
the goal of Hinduism, which means liberation from reincarnation
a)
nirvana
b)
meditation
c)
moksha
d)
enlightenment
37.
Which group of people is at the bottom of the caste system?
a)
Priests
b)
Untouchables
c)
Merchants
d)
Princes
38.
Places in the world where Hinduism is most widely practiced?
a)
India and Nepal
b)
China
c)
Israel
d)
Middle East
39.
In the Hindu faith, what is the only way a person's place in society can be changed?
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Karma
c)
Dharma
d)
Diwali
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