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India Lesson 4 Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1. What is the Buddha's real name? 
a)
Gangas Khan 
b)
Asoka
c)
Siddartha Guatama 
d)
Finn
2.
What class was the Buddha born into? 
a)
Sudras 
b)
Untouchables
c)
Brahmins
d)
Kshatriya
3.
Where does human suffering come from? 
a)
From nature
b)
From wanting what we cannot have
c)
From wanting what we cannot have, and keep what we like and already have 
d)
From wanting what we cannot have, keep what we like, and not wanting what we do have 
4.
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. 
5.
What does the word "Buddha" mean? 
a)
One who has become free
b)
One who has become strong in the force
c)
One who has been driven to the dark side
d)
One who has become enlightened 
6.
What are the 2 major differences between Buddhism and Hinduism? 
a)
belief in deities and karma
b)
Belief in man, and dharma 
c)
Against deities, and Caste System
d)
Against Reincarnation, and the Vedas 
7.
What Hindu religious text did he challenge? 
a)
The Koran
b)
The Torah
c)
The Vedas
d)
The Bible 
8.
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 
9.
How long did Siddhartha meditate before finding enlightenment? 
a)
48 days
b)
40 days 
c)
7 days 
d)
49 days 
10.

The prince who questioned the meaning of human life.

a)

Mohandas Gandhi

b)

Tutakhamen

c)

Siddartha Gautama

d)

Ramses the Great

11.

buddha is a god

a)

true

b)

false

12.
Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of _____________
a)
Judaism.
b)
Christianity.
c)
Shinto.
d)
Buddhism.
13.

To end suffering one must follow the

a)

Middle Way

b)

Dharma

c)

The Eightfold Path

d)

The Five Pillars

14.

In Buddhism, the rebirth of a soul in a new body is....

a)

reincarnation

b)

kharma

c)

nirvana

d)

resurrection

15.

What does Buddha mean?

a)

Suffering

b)

Life of Moderation

c)

Enlightened One

d)

An awakening to the truth

16.

What is it called to focus the mind on spiritual ideas?

a)

meditation

b)

mediation

c)

median

d)

mediocre

17.

What is it to go without food for a period of time?

a)

fasting

b)

feast

c)

fest

d)

fat

18.

What Buddhist branch believed that other people could interpret the Buddha's teaching?

a)

Theravada

b)

Mahayana

c)

Conservative

d)

Sunni

19.

Which Buddhist branch tried to follow Buddha's teachings exactly as he had stated them?

a)

Theravada

b)

Mahayana

c)

Orthodox

d)

Reform

20.

What was a method taught by the Buddha, the path one must follow to overcome ignorance and desire?

a)

The Five Pillars

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

The Eightfold Path

d)

Ten Commandments

21.

What is a person who works to spread his or her religious beliefs to others?

a)

monk

b)

rabbi

c)

missionary

d)

priest

22.

What is nirvana?

a)

a state of perfect peace

b)

heaven

c)

paradise

d)

a state of perfect pizza

23.

The guiding principles at the heart of Buddha's teachings, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

a)

the Eightfold Path.

b)

the Four Noble Truths.

c)

nirvana.

d)

enlightenment.

24.

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach a state of perfect peace, also called

a)

alms.

b)

nirvana.

c)

the Four Noble Truths.

d)

Buddhism.

25.
What Hindu religious text did he challenge? 
a)
The Koran
b)
The Torah
c)
The Vedas
d)
The Bible 
26.

What does the word "Buddha" mean?

a)

One who has become free

b)

One who has become strong in the force

c)

One who has been driven to the dark side

d)

the Enlightened One

27.
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.
28.
According to tradition, how did Siddhartha Gautama become the Buddha?
a)
He meditated under a bodhi (fig) tree for days.
b)
He attained a new level of consciousness-nirvana.
c)
He attained a state of happiness and peace and became the Buddha
d)
All of the answer choices are correct.
29.
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
30.
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
31.
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
32.
What are Buddhists in search of?
a)
Truth
b)
Nirvana
c)
Heaven
d)
Paradise
33.
What is the Middle Path?
a)
A life of moderation
b)
A state of no more suffering
c)
Right thought
d)
Right concentration
34.
When a Buddhist reaches "enlightenment" it is said they reach a certain state that is translated as "snuffing out" as in blowing out a lamp. What is this state called? 
a)
Oklahoma
b)
Nirvana
c)
bliss
d)
Mumbai
35.
What did Siddhartha Guatama see in his travels that upset him? 
a)
He saw too many people that were stealing from the poor and giving to the rich. 
b)
He saw too many homes that needed to be repaired. 
c)
He saw beggars, people who were ill, and people broken down by age with no home and no where to go. 
d)
He saw too many people that needed to bathe. 
36.
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. 
37.
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. 
38.
Who especially liked Buddha's message? 
a)
Brahmins
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaisyas
d)
Untouchables 
39.
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
40.
Who did Siddhartha meet on his first trip outside the palace?
a)
Old Man 
b)
Sick Man
c)
Dead Man
d)
Ascetic
41.
Who did Siddhartha meet on his second trip outside the palace?
a)
Old Man 
b)
Sick Man
c)
Dead Man
d)
Ascetic
42.
Who did Siddhartha meet on his third trip outside the palace?
a)
Old Man 
b)
Sick Man
c)
Dead Man
d)
Ascetic
43.

What is the Buddha's real name?

a)

Ghengis Khan

b)

Ashoka

c)

Siddhartha Gautama

d)

Moksha

44.

Where does human suffering come from?

a)

From nature

b)

Desire and want

c)

evil and fear

d)

unmet expectations

45.

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as

a)

Moksha

b)

Atman

c)

Samsara

d)

Brahman

46.

What does Buddha mean?

a)

Suffering

b)

Life of Moderation

c)

Enlightened One

d)

An awakening to the truth

47.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

Shar'ia Law

d)

The Five Noble Truths

48.

According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?

a)

Follow the Ten Commandments

b)

Get as many material possessions as possible

c)

Follow the Eightfold Path

d)

Follow the 12-step Program

49.

What did Siddhartha Guatama see in his travels that upset him?

a)

He saw too many people that were stealing from the poor and giving to the rich.

b)

He saw beggars, people who were ill, and people broken down by age with no home and no where to go.

c)

He saw too many homes that needed to be repaired.

d)

He saw too many people that needed to bathe.

50.
Siddhartha was born in what is now ____________
a)
Nepal.
b)
China.
c)
Hong Kong.
d)
Japan.
51.
The man who became the Buddha was born a ____________
a)
prince.
b)
pauper.
c)
merchant.
d)
farmer.
52.
If a person gave up all desires he or she would reach? 
a)
Reincarnation 
b)
Karma
c)
Dharma
d)
Nirvana
53.
What is the Middle Path?
a)
A life of moderation
b)
A state of no more suffering
c)
Right thought
d)
Right concentration
54.
This leader of Buddhist Tibet had to flee the country after the Chinese invaded in the 1950s
a)
Dalai Lama
b)
Alpaca llama
c)
the lamadama
d)
Delhi Lama
55.
What class was the Buddha born into? 
a)
Sudras 
b)
Untouchables
c)
Brahmins
d)
Kshatriya
56.
In the Eightfold Path, this says to develop mental focus needed for meditation.
a)
Right livelihood 
b)
Right effort 
c)
Right mindfulness
d)
Right meditation 
57.
Who especially liked Buddha's message? 
a)
Brahmins
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaisyas
d)
Untouchables 
58.

What is it called to focus the mind on spiritual ideas?

a)

meditation

b)

mediation

c)

median

d)

mediocre

59.

What is it to go without food for a period of time?

a)

fast

b)

feast

c)

fest

d)

fat

60.

How should Buddhists follow The Eightfold Path; not too much pleasure, and not too much suffering?

a)

No Doubt

b)

One Direction

c)

Middle Way

d)

Why Don't We

61.

What do you call a man who has taken a solemn vow to devote his life to prayer and service in a monastery?

a)

missionary

b)

monk

c)

nun

d)

minister

62.

What is the belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life?

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

Brahman

d)

Atman

63.

What is a place of worship that is often dedicated to a sacred object or person?

a)

mosque

b)

Kaaba

c)

shrine

d)

shul

64.

What are the sacred writings of Buddhists?

a)

Vedas

b)

Qur'an

c)

sudras

d)

stupas

65.

What is a Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome or mound?

a)

mosque

b)

stupa

c)

Kaaba

d)

shul

66.

What is also known as popular Buddhism. It allows people more ways to reach enlightenment and Bodhisattvas can help you reach enlightenment.

a)

Theravada

b)

Mahayana

c)

Conservative

d)

Sunni

67.

Which Buddhist sect focuses on the wisdom of the Buddha?

a)

Theravada

b)

Mahayana

c)

Orthodox

d)

Reform

68.

What was taught by the Buddha, the path one must follow to achieve nirvana?

a)

The Five Pillars

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

The Eightfold Path

d)

Ten Commandments

69.

What is a person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others?

a)

monk

b)

rabbi

c)

missionary

d)

priest

70.

What is nirvana?

a)

a state of perfect peace

b)

heaven

c)

paradise

d)

a state of perfect pizza

71.

Whats the goal of Buddhism??

a)

To reach nirvana

b)

Fly across the world

c)

Read the tripitaka

d)

Read the mahayana

72.

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

a)

Pakistan

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Egypt

73.

Which of the following is a basic Buddhist belief?

a)

teaching simple principles

b)

embracing people from any level of society

c)

reaching enlightenment

d)

all of these options

74.

What two possible futures did the Hindu priests predict for Prince Siddhartha?

a)

a powerful warrior or brilliant poet

b)

a poor man or religious follower

c)

a religious king or truthful leader

d)

a great ruler or enlightened being

75.

What did Siddhartha's father most want his son to become?

a)

a powerful ruler

b)

a great religious leader

c)

a strong warrior

d)

a husband and father

76.

Siddhartha's father wanted to prevent his son from

a)

being well educated.

b)

marrying.

c)

seeing people suffer.

d)

living a life of luxury.

77.

What happened when Siddhartha was 29?

a)

He had a son and began to travel outside of his palaces.

b)

He traveled to many different countries to experience different cultures.

c)

He became very sick and was forced to become an ascetic.

d)

He got married to a young noblewoman and built her a new palace.

78.

Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw

a)

happiness.

b)

suffering.

c)

greed.

d)

wealth.

79.

The three forms of suffering that Siddhartha encountered were

a)

aging, greed, and health.

b)

sickness, knowledge, and aging.

c)

aging, sickness, and death.

d)

death, persecution, and sickness.

80.

Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to

a)

find truth and freedom from suffering.

b)

learn about Buddhism and pass a test for enlightenment.

c)

understand how people from other cultures lived.

d)

have a strong understanding of all religions.

81.

What did Siddhartha do to try to achieve enlightenment?

a)

meditate

b)

write books

c)

analyze his dreams

d)

study in a Buddhist monastery

82.

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.”

83.

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called

a)

alms.

b)

nirvana.

c)

the Four Noble Truths.

d)

Buddhism.

84.

The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

a)

the Eightfold Path.

b)

the Four Noble Truths.

c)

nirvana.

d)

enlightenment.

85.

What is the idea behind the Four Noble Truths?

a)

All things change.

b)

All things stay the same.

c)

Happiness can last forever.

d)

Suffering never ends.

86.

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.

87.

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

88.

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

89.
What is the Middle Path?
a)
A life of moderation
b)
A state of no more suffering
c)
Right thought
d)
Right concentration
90.
Buddhism shares its roots with this other major religion. What is it?
a)
Christianity
b)
Confucianism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Taoism
91.
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Kharma
c)
Nirvana
92.
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.
93.
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. 
94.

The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs.

a)

monism

b)

karma

c)

deities

d)

dharma

95.

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

96.

buddha is a god

a)

true

b)

false

97.
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
98.
Who was the founder of Buddhism? 
a)
Confucius
b)
Ashoka
c)
Siddhartha Guatama
d)
Attilla
99.
Main belief of Hinduism
a)
Reincarnation - people live their lives over and over to reach spiritual perfection
b)
Becoming one with Brahman
c)
follow the caste system
d)
Cows are holy
100.
Main belief of Buddhism
a)
You can end suffering by not being greedy.
b)
A messiah will come to bring world peace.
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Enlightenment

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