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WorksheetsBuddhism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
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
3.
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
4.
Where did Buddhism originate and where did it spread?
a)
China. Leading faith in the Americas and Middle East.
b)
China. Spread to the rest of Asia
c)
India. Leading religion in the Americas and the Middle East
d)
India. Leading faith in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan & Korea
5.
What institutions did Buddhists create to help promote the spread and study of Buddhist thought?
a)
Churches
b)
Synagogues
c)
Monasteries
d)
Mosques
6.
What are Buddhists in search of?
a)
Truth
b)
Nirvana
c)
Heaven
d)
Paradise
7.
1. What is the Buddha's real name?
a)
Gangas Khan
b)
Asoka
c)
Siddartha Guatama
d)
Finn
8.
What does the 8 fold path consist of?
a)
Right thought, intent, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration.
b)
Right decisions, choices, livelihood, no talking, be crazy
c)
8 things that a dude said one day under a tree
d)
8 items that the Brahmins felt were very important to the Caste System.
9.
What are the 4 Noble Truths?
a)
Suffering and unhappiness, and no one can escape sorrow
b)
No one can escape sorrow, people cause their own misery
c)
No one can escape sorrow, we cause our own misery, we can reach nirvana, follow the 8 fold path
d)
Truth, Justice, and the American Way
10.
Why did King Suddhodana lock Siddhartha in the palace?
a)
So he wouldn't see suffering
b)
So he wouldn't get sick
c)
So he wouldn't fall in love
d)
So he wouldn't overeat
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