Worksheets5.3: Learning About World Religions (Buddhism) Notes Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
Who can practice Buddhism?
Only the rich
Only the poor
Only former Hindus
All people, regardless of their social class
Where was Prince Siddhartha born?
India
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
According to Queen Maya's dream, Siddhartha would rule the universe or...
...end suffering as a religious figure.
...become a mighty Kshatriya warrior.
...devote his life to his loving family.
...succeed his father as king of the mountains.
Siddartha's father shielded his son from __________, for he feared Siddhartha would not become a great ruler.
suffering
money
curiosity
the devil
Which of the following was NOT one of the three forms of suffering Siddartha discovered at age 29?
Old age
Sickness
Death
Poverty
“To be free of suffering, one must give up the desires, _________, and comforts of the world. I find peace by helping others find peace.”
pleasures
rituals
ethics
pains
With the other ascetics, Siddartha became an expert in...
...meditation.
...yoga.
...starvation.
...sitting.
Siddartha attempted to find spiritual truth through...
...self denial.
...prayer.
...wandering.
...study.
Did Siddartha's self-denial as an ascetic lead to his enlightenment?
Yes
No
Siddhartha realized that he needed to find a balance between pleasure and pain, known as __________.
"the middle way"
"the central path"
"the split consciousness"
"enlightened thinking"
Where did Siddartha sit as he meditated to reach enlightenment?
under the Bodhi tree
on top of Mt. Everest
near the Arabian Sea
in the Enchanted Forest
As Siddartha meditated, the wicked god Mara sent Discontent, Passion, and Desire in the forms of...
...beautiful women.
...an exquisite feast.
...designer clothing.
...a serpent.
When Siddartha saw nirvana in his meditation, he became the "Buddha" which means:
the Enlightened One
the Mighty King
the Ruler of the Universe
the Defeater of Evil
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever.
Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants).
The way to end suffering is to give up all food.
The way to give up all cravings is to live life according to the Eightfold Path.
According to the Buddha, pleasure does not last forever, which causes...
...suffering.
...forgiveness.
...neutrality.
...nirvana.
