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Buddhism

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Siddhartha was a Hindu prince born into this caste:

a)

Brahmins

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaisyas

d)

Sudras

2.

Buddhists believe you need to follow this "road map" to have a chance of becoming enlightened:

a)

The Vedas

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

The Eightfold Path

d)

The Caste System

3.

When Siddhartha left home, what answer was he seeking?

a)

Why was there so much pain and suffering in the world?

b)

Why do people grow old and die?

c)

Why does the Caste System not allow marriage between groups?

d)

Why are the Phillies the worst team in the history of professional sports?

4.

Today, more Buddhists live outside of India than within. How did Buddhism spread?

a)

The British made it the official religion of their colonies

b)

It was traded for gold and gunpowder

c)

Word-of-mouth

d)

Via missionaries on the Silk Road

5.

Of all of the groups in the Caste System, which group would have had a MAJOR problem with Buddhism?

a)

Brahmins

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaisyas

d)

Sudras

6.

The end-goal for Buddhists is to reach this state of perfect peace or enlightenment:

a)

Mokska

b)

Dharma

c)

Nirvana

d)

Karma

7.

Which of the following is NOT something that both Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

a)

Both have a founder

b)

Both believe in Reincarnation and Karma

c)

Both originated in India

d)

Both worship in Temples

8.

According to the Four Noble Truths, ____________ is a part of life; no one can escape it

a)

Jealousy

b)

Anger

c)

Suffering

d)

Middle School

9.

Siddhartha chose to give up the luxuries of life in the palace but not completely deny his body what it needs to be healthy. He chose:

a)

The Right Path

b)

The Middle Path

c)

The Middle Truth

d)

The Yellow Brick Road

10.

According to the teachings of Buddha, why do people suffer?

a)

Because they are rude and mean to others

b)

Because they live in poverty or sickness

c)

Because they had Mr. Stewart as a SS Teacher

d)

Because they desire things that do not have

11.

Which of these groups would have LOVED the concept of Buddhism and the Buddha's teachings?

a)

Brahmins

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Sudras

d)

Dalits (Untouchables)

12.

Its opposition to the Caste System brought many followers to Buddhism, including:

a)

Kings

b)

Brahmins

c)

Sikhs

d)

Egyptians

13.

Siddhartha achieved enlightenment under what tree?

a)

Tree of Stupas

b)

Tree of Wisdom

c)

Tree of Bodhi

d)

Tree of Enlightenment

14.

What does "Buddha" mean?

a)

"He who holds the answers"

b)

"The all-knowing"

c)

"The enlightened one"

d)

"He who becomes one"

15.

Officially, Buddhism is categorized as:

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Non-Theistic

d)

Atheistic