WorksheetsBuddhism Quiz 2
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 25mins
(a) Day is the day of the full moon in May
(a) Day is the day of the full moon in July
Vesak Day is known as the MOST holy day in Buddhism
True
False
A way of taking control of the mind so that it becomes peaceful and focused, and the meditator becomes more aware is also known as
Prayer
Fasting
Meditation
Almsgiving
Which holiday was the day on which the Buddha was born?
(a)
Which holiday was the day on which the Buddha began to spread his teachings?
(a)
Which holiday was the day on which the Buddha achieved supreme enlightenment?
(a)
Which holiday was the day on which the Buddha died?
(a)
The Buddha died at which age?
32
80
40
95
The Buddha was born during which year?
500 BC
0 AD
623 AD
623 BC
This holiday is usually celebrated with readings from the Buddhist scriptures, and is an opportunity to reflect deeply on their content.
Vesak
Dharma
Buddhists prepare for this holiday by cleaning and decorating their homes
Dharma
Vesak
During Vesak Day, monks chant, pray, and teach lessons
True
False
During Dharma Day, a ceremony known as the "Bathing of the Buddha" takes place
True
False
The purpose of (a) is to stop the mind rushing about in an aimless (or even a purposeful) stream of thoughts.
The Eightfold Path is a guideline used by Buddhists to achieve spiritual enlightenment
True
False
Write out the four noble truths as you remember them
Siddhartha Gautama is also known as the
(a)
An _________ person is someone who gives up worldly pleasures
alms
atheist
ascetic
(a) means giving money to the poor
___________ is a Buddhist word that means "suffering or pain"
Dukkha
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
The country with the highest population of Buddhists
(a)
Nirvana is the ideal state of happiness and peace
True
False
(a) is the state of gaining spiritual insight
Write out as many of the Five Moral Precepts as possible
Write out as many tenets of the Eightfold Path as possible
