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WorksheetsGCSE RE - Buddhism - Beliefs & Teachings - SHORTER
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the correct definition of BUDDHA?
a)
An ‘awakened one’ who has become enlightened and reached nirvana.
b)
The founder of Buddhism whose teachings Buddhism is founded on.
c)
Ill, old, dead and holy man, which made Siddhartha leave the palace.
2.
What is the correct definition of SIDDHARTHA?
a)
An ‘awakened one’ who has become enlightened and reached nirvana.
b)
The founder of Buddhism whose teachings Buddhism is founded on.
c)
Ill, old, dead and holy man, which made Siddhartha leave the palace.
3.
What is the correct definition of THE 4 SIGHTS?
a)
An ‘awakened one’ who has become enlightened and reached nirvana.
b)
The founder of Buddhism whose teachings Buddhism is founded on.
c)
Ill, old, dead and holy man, which made Siddhartha leave the palace.
4.
What is the correct definition of an ASCETIC LIFE?
a)
A simple life when a person denies their body/needs in search of greater ideas.
b)
To find the truth about life and stop being reborn.
5.
What is the correct definition of ENLIGHTENMENT?
a)
A simple life when a person denies their body/needs in search of greater ideas.
b)
To find the truth about life and stop being reborn.
6.
What is the correct definition of DUKKHA?
a)
The first Noble Truth that everybody suffers.
b)
The second Noble Truth that suffering has a cause. Which is caused by tanha.
c)
The third Noble Truth that suffering can end.
d)
The fourth Noble Truth that there is a cure to suffering by following the 8fold path.
7.
What is the correct definition of SAMUDAYA?
a)
The first Noble Truth that everybody suffers.
b)
The second Noble Truth that suffering has a cause. Which is caused by tanha.
c)
The third Noble Truth that suffering can end.
d)
The fourth Noble Truth that there is a cure to suffering by following the 8fold path.
8.
What is the correct definition of NIRODHA?
a)
The first Noble Truth that everybody suffers.
b)
The second Noble Truth that suffering has a cause. Which is caused by tanha.
c)
The third Noble Truth that suffering can end.
d)
The fourth Noble Truth that there is a cure to suffering by following the 8fold path.
9.
What is the correct definition of MAGGA?
a)
The first Noble Truth that everybody suffers.
b)
The second Noble Truth that suffering has a cause. Which is caused by tanha.
c)
The third Noble Truth that suffering can end.
d)
The fourth Noble Truth that there is a cure to suffering by following the 8fold path.
10.
What is the correct definition of THE EIGHTFOLD PATH?
a)
The 8 traits to be developed in your life to reach nibanna.
b)
The 8fold path can be split into 2 different sections. Ethics, meditation and wisdom.
11.
What is the correct definition of THE THREEFOLD WAY?
a)
The 8 traits to be developed in your life to reach nibanna.
b)
The 8fold path can be split into 2 different sections. Ethics, meditation and wisdom.
12.
What is the correct definition of RIGHT ETHICS part of the 8fold path?
a)
Looking at right and wrong to guide your behaviour.
b)
A tool used by Buddhists to focus the min/soul on important things to reach enlightenment.
c)
To have understanding and knowledge.
13.
What is the correct definition of RIGHT MEDITATION as part of the 8fold part?
a)
Looking at right and wrong to guide your behaviour.
b)
A tool used by Buddhists to focus the min/soul on important things to reach enlightenment.
c)
To have understanding and knowledge.
14.
What is the correct definition of RIGHT WISDOM part of the 8fold path?
a)
Looking at right and wrong to guide your behaviour.
b)
A tool used by Buddhists to focus the min/soul on important things to reach enlightenment.
c)
To have understanding and knowledge.
15.
What is the correct definition of THE 3 POISONS?
a)
The 3 things that keep us trapped in this life. Greed, ignorance and hate.
b)
To crave (want) something. All craving leads to suffering
c)
A state/place of perfect peace and happiness
16.
What is the correct definition of TANHA?
a)
The 3 things that keep us trapped in this life. Greed, ignorance and hate.
b)
To crave (want) something. All craving leads to suffering
c)
A state/place of perfect peace and happiness
17.
What is the correct definition of NIBANNA/NIRVANA?
a)
The 3 things that keep us trapped in this life. Greed, ignorance and hate.
b)
To crave (want) something. All craving leads to suffering
c)
A state/place of perfect peace and happiness
18.
What is the correct definition of DHAMMA/DHARMA?
a)
The teachings of the Buddha about the laws/order of the world.
b)
That everything is linked in life. That all things/actions have a direct impact on each other.
c)
The 3 things that make us human. Dukkha, Anicca & Anatta
19.
What is the correct definition of DEPENDENT ARISING?
a)
The teachings of the Buddha about the laws/order of the world.
b)
That everything is linked in life. That all things/actions have a direct impact on each other.
c)
The 3 things that make us human. Dukkha, Anicca & Anatta
20.
What is the correct definition of THE 3 MARKS OF EXISTENCE?
a)
The teachings of the Buddha about the laws/order of the world.
b)
That everything is linked in life. That all things/actions have a direct impact on each other.
c)
The 3 things that make us human. Dukkha, Anicca & Anatta
21.
What is the correct definition of ANICCA as part of the 3 marks of existence?
a)
Impermanence. That nothing it the world is permanent, everything changes.
b)
No fixed-self. That humans have no fixed soul and that it is made up of a variety of parts, influence, etc.
c)
The first Noble Truth that everybody suffers.
22.
What is the correct definition of ANATTA as part of the 3 marks of existence?
a)
Impermanence. That nothing it the world is permanent, everything changes.
b)
No fixed-self. That humans have no fixed soul and that it is made up of a variety of parts, influence, etc.
c)
The first Noble Truth that everybody suffers.
23.
What is the correct definition of DUKKHA as part of the 3 marks of existence?
a)
Impermanence. That nothing it the world is permanent, everything changes.
b)
No fixed-self. That humans have no fixed soul and that it is made up of a variety of parts, influence, etc.
c)
The first Noble Truth that everybody suffers.
24.
What is the correct definition of THE 5 AGGREGRATES?
a)
The 5 parts of our personality that make us who we are.
b)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Feeling felt by the human body. Sight, sound, etc.
c)
Part of the 5 aggregates: How you view yourself.
25.
What is the correct definition of SENSATION as part of the 5 aggregates?
a)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Feeling felt by the human body. Sight, sound, etc.
b)
Part of the 5 aggregates: How you view yourself.
c)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Your ideas and thoughts which have been formed over the years.
d)
Part of the 5 aggregates: The mind and the part of you which shows you are ‘alive’.
26.
What is the correct definition of PERCEPTION as part of the 5 aggregates?
a)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Feeling felt by the human body. Sight, sound, etc.
b)
Part of the 5 aggregates: How you view yourself.
c)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Your ideas and thoughts which have been formed over the years.
d)
Part of the 5 aggregates: The mind and the part of you which shows you are ‘alive’.
27.
What is the correct definition of MENTAL FORMATIONS as part of the 5 aggregates?
a)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Feeling felt by the human body. Sight, sound, etc.
b)
Part of the 5 aggregates: How you view yourself.
c)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Your ideas and thoughts which have been formed over the years.
d)
Part of the 5 aggregates: The mind and the part of you which shows you are ‘alive’.
28.
What is the correct definition of CONCIOUSNESS as part of the 5 aggregates?
a)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Feeling felt by the human body. Sight, sound, etc.
b)
Part of the 5 aggregates: How you view yourself.
c)
Part of the 5 aggregates: Your ideas and thoughts which have been formed over the years.
d)
Part of the 5 aggregates: The mind and the part of you which shows you are ‘alive’.
29.
What is the correct definition of SUNYATA?
a)
Emptiness: An attempt to reach a state of emptiness to achieve enlightenment.
b)
A ‘perfected person’, a Buddhist who has reached enlightenment.
30.
What is the correct definition of an ARHAT as part of Human Destiny & Personality?
a)
A ‘perfected person’, a Buddhist who has reached enlightenment.
b)
A Buddhist who has reached enlightenment but has chosen to stay in the world to help others.
c)
A state of enlightenment reached by Buddhists.
d)
The belief we all have the ability and nature to reach enlightenment
31.
What is the correct definition of an BODHISATTVA as part of Human Destiny & Personality?
a)
A ‘perfected person’, a Buddhist who has reached enlightenment.
b)
A Buddhist who has reached enlightenment but has chosen to stay in the world to help others.
c)
A state of enlightenment reached by Buddhists.
d)
The belief we all have the ability and nature to reach enlightenment
32.
What is the correct definition of BUDDHAHOOD as part of Human Destiny & Personality?
a)
A ‘perfected person’, a Buddhist who has reached enlightenment.
b)
A Buddhist who has reached enlightenment but has chosen to stay in the world to help others.
c)
A state of enlightenment reached by Buddhists.
d)
The belief we all have the ability and nature to reach enlightenment
33.
What is the correct definition of BUDDHA-NATURE as part of Human Destiny & Personality?
a)
A ‘perfected person’, a Buddhist who has reached enlightenment.
b)
A Buddhist who has reached enlightenment but has chosen to stay in the world to help others.
c)
A state of enlightenment reached by Buddhists.
d)
The belief we all have the ability and nature to reach enlightenment
34.
What is the correct definition of HUMAN DESTINY?
a)
What your goal is in future life. A Buddhists goal is to become a Arhat or Bodhisattva.
b)
A type of Buddhism which believe you can be reborn in a place before nibanna where King Amitabha helps you reach nirbanna.
35.
What is the correct definition of a PURE LAND BUDDHISM?
a)
What your goal is in future life. A Buddhists goal is to become a Arhat or Bodhisattva.
b)
A type of Buddhism which believe you can be reborn in a place before nibanna where King Amitabha helps you reach nirbanna.
36.
What is the original name of The Buddha?
a)
Siddhartha Gautama
b)
Queen Maya
c)
King Maya
37.
What rare animal predicted the importance of Siddhartha Gautama?
a)
White Elephant
b)
White Tiger
c)
White Lion
38.
What did Siddhartha's parents want him to become?
a)
King
b)
Holy Man
c)
Preacher
39.
The wise men predicted Siddhartha would either be a...
a)
holy man or powerful ruler
b)
...holy man or preacher
40.
What was the first of the 4 sights?
a)
Old man
b)
Ill man
c)
Dead man
d)
Holy man
41.
What was the second of the 4 sights?
a)
Old man
b)
Ill man
c)
Dead man
d)
Holy man
42.
What was the third of the 4 sights?
a)
Old man
b)
Ill man
c)
Dead man
d)
Holy man
43.
What was the last of the 4 sights?
a)
Old man
b)
Ill man
c)
Dead man
d)
Holy man
44.
What other thing did Mara use to tempt Siddhartha out of his meditative state?
a)
Women
b)
Gold
c)
Power
45.
Dukkha is the First Noble Truth, what does it mean?
a)
All life involves suffering
b)
All suffering has a cause
46.
Samudaya is the Second Noble Truth. What does it mean?
a)
All suffering has a cause
b)
All life involves suffering
47.
The 3 poisons are often represented by...
a)
...pig, cockerel and snake
b)
...pig, snake, dove
c)
...pig, cockerel, cow
48.
Nirodha is the Third Noble Truth. What does it mean?
a)
All suffering can end
b)
All suffering has a cause
c)
All of life involves suffering
49.
Magga is the Fourth Noble Truth. What does it mean?
a)
Suffering ends w ith enligtenment
b)
All suffering has a cause
c)
All of life involves suffering
50.
The Eightfold path all starts with?
a)
Right...
b)
Wrong...
c)
Buddhists…
51.
Which one of the 3 marks of existence are also one of the 4 Noble Truths?
a)
Dukkha
b)
Anicca
c)
Anatta
52.
Which one of the 3 marks of existence means 'suffering'?
a)
Dukkha
b)
Anicca
c)
Anatta
53.
Which one of the 3 marks of existence means impermanence?
a)
Dukkha
b)
Anicca
c)
Anatta
54.
Which one of the 3 marks of existence means that we have no fixed idea of self?
a)
Dukkha
b)
Anicca
c)
Anatta
55.
Most Buddhists believe that our personality is made up of the...
a)
5 aggregates
b)
4 aggregates
c)
3 aggregates
d)
2 aggregates
56.
Our personality is made form the 5 aggregates. Which is "our bodies"?
a)
Form
b)
Perception
c)
Mental Formations
d)
Conciousness
e)
Sensations
57.
Our personality is made form the 5 aggregates. Which is "our awareness of things"?
a)
Form
b)
Perception
c)
Mental Formations
d)
Conciousness
e)
Sensations
58.
Our personality is made form the 5 aggregates. Which is "our thoughts"?
a)
Form
b)
Perception
c)
Mental Formations
d)
Conciousness
e)
Sensations
59.
Our personality is made form, sensations, perceptions, mental formations and consciousness (5 aggregates). Which is "our feelings"?
a)
Form
b)
Perception
c)
Mental Formations
d)
Conciousness
e)
Sensations
60.
Our personality is made form the 5 aggregates. Which is "our recognition of what things are"?
a)
Form
b)
Perception
c)
Mental Formations
d)
Conciousness
e)
Sensations
61.
_ marks of existence
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
62.
_ sights
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
63.
_ Noble Truths
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
64.
_fold Way
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
65.
_ Perfections
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
66.
_fold Path
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
67.
_ Precepts
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
68.
_ Jewel
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
69.
_ poisons
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
70.
_ aggregates
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
8
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