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WorksheetsBuddhism Webquest Review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw
happiness.
suffering.
greed.
wealth.
Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to
find truth and freedom from suffering.
learn about Buddhism and pass a test for enlightenment.
understand how people from other cultures lived.
have a strong understanding of all religions.
According to Buddha, the cause of suffering was:
Not achieving enlightenment
A life of moderation
Desire or want
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as:
Reincarnation
Nirvana
Kharma
What does Buddha mean?
Suffering
Enlightened One
Life of Moderation
An awakening to the truth
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) walk away from the comforts of princely life?
Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave
His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday
At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked. He left to search for a greater truth.
Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world. He wanted to be a part of it.
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Four Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Five Noble Truths
According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?
Follow the Ten Commandments
Get as many material possessions as possible
Follow the Eightfold Path
Follow the 12-Step Program
Where did Buddhism originate (start?)
China
India
The Roman Empire
Mongolia
What did Siddhartha Gautama see in his travels that upset him?
He saw too many people that were stealing from the poor and giving to the rich
He saw too many homes that needed to be repaired
He saw too many people that needed to bathe
He saw beggars, people who were ill, and people broken down by age with nowhere to go
What is the Buddha's real name?
Ganghis Khan
Asoka
Finn
Siddhartha Gautama
