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Buddhism

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Siddhartha Gautama

a)

The founder of Buddhism

b)

The enlightened one

c)

The teacher

d)

The spiritual guide

2.

Buddha

a)

Enlightened One

b)

Saved One

c)

Spiritual One

d)

The Holy One

3.

Why is it complicated to know how many Buddhists there are in the world?

a)

because Buddhists are hermits

b)

because there are many different types of Buddhism

c)

because there are not many Buddhists in the world

d)

because Buddhism is more of a philosophy than a religion

4.

Select all that apply: The 3 Universal Truths

a)

Because nothing in this world is permanent, life is unsatisfactory, and we are unhappy

b)

Everything in the universe is inconstant and always changing

c)

there is no eternal soul, and what is called the self is simply a collection of changing characteristics

d)

Life is a constant sacrifice of attachments. The non attachment to desire is the path to Nirvana

5.

What is the first Noble Truth?

a)

The Truth of the End of Suffering

b)

The Truth of Suffering

c)

The Truth of the Path that Leads to the End of Suffering

d)

The Truth of the Origin of Suffering

6.

What is the second Noble Truth

a)

The Truth of the Origin of Suffering

b)

The Truth of Suffering

c)

The Truth of the End of Suffering

d)

The Truth of the Path that Leads to the End of Suffering

7.

What is the third Noble Truth?

a)

The Truth of the Origin of Suffering

b)

The Truth of Suffering

c)

The Truth of the End of Suffering

d)

The Truth of the Path that Leads to the End of Suffering

8.

What is the fourth Noble Truth?

a)

The Truth of the End of Suffering

b)

The Truth of the Path that Leads to the End of Suffering

c)

The Truth of Suffering

d)

The Ruth of the Origin of Suffering

9.

Buddhism came out of which country?

a)

China

b)

North America

c)

India

d)

Myanmar

10.

What methods did Buddhist monks use to disseminate their teachings?

a)

by traveling along established trade routes to China

b)

by writing letters to foreign lands

c)

by sharing the message of Enlightenment with others

d)

by relying on travelers to spread their teachings

11.

Nirvana

a)

To chant a sacred mantra repeatedly

b)

To be reborn in a continuous cycle

c)

To escape the cycle of rebirth and attain peace in nothingness

d)

To merge with the universal spirit, Brahman

12.

Karma

a)

reincarnating is an infinite cycles

b)

a cycle of cause and effect

c)

a magic saying that is recited over and over

d)

an expressive physical movement of the hands that expresses oneness

13.

Mantra

a)

a magic saying that is recited over and over

b)

a visual aid used in meditation

c)

om

d)

a word that Buddhists use to greet one another

14.

Mudra

a)

a form of martial arts

b)

a vocal expression used for meditation

c)

when you smear mud on your face

d)

an expressive physical movement of the hands

15.

In Buddhism, what does the term Samsara refer to?

a)

the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

b)

a sacred chant repeated during meditation

c)

a series of hand gestures used in rituals

d)

the ultimate state of enlightenment and peace

16.

The First of the Three Jewels:

I take refuge in the

(a)  

17.

The second saying of the Three Jewels:

I take refuge in the

(a)  

18.

The last of The Three Jewels:

I take refuge in the

(a)  

19.

Which school of Buddhism is recognized for preserving the earliest form of Buddhist teachings?

a)

Tibetan

b)

Zen

c)

Mahayana

d)

Theravada

20.

Which type of Buddhism adopted magical and mystical elements?

a)

Mahayana

b)

Tibetan

c)

Theravada

d)

Zen

21.

Which branch of Buddhism has the most followers worldwide?

a)

Theravada

b)

Zen

c)

Mahayana

d)

Tibetan

22.

Which branch of Buddhism is known for its focus on mindfulness and meditation practices?

a)

Mahayana

b)

Zen

c)

Theravada

d)

Tibetan

23.

Which term refers to the seated meditation practice in Zen Buddhism?

a)

Koan

b)

Zazen

c)

Satori

d)

Rinzai

24.

In the context of Zen practice, what does achieving 'Satori' signify?

a)

enlightenment

b)

meditation

c)

a Zen master

d)

a Buddhist text

25.

What is referred to as a Roshi in Zen Buddhism?

a)

a Zen text

b)

a Zen master

c)

a Zen meditation technique

d)

a Zen monk

26.

What is the position of the Dalai Lama in Tibetan society?

a)

The head of the Indian government

b)

The Prime Minister of Nepal

c)

The ruler of Mongolia

d)

The Spiritual and Political leader of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism

27.

Which festival is observed to honor the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha?

a)

Festival of the Sacred Tooth

b)

Thingyan

c)

Wesak

d)

Vassa

28.

Which event is dedicated to the veneration of a revered Buddhist relic?

a)

Wesak

b)

Festival of the Sacred Tooth

c)

Vessa

d)

Thingyan

29.

In which festival is water said to cleanse someone of their bad deeds?

a)

Thingyan

b)

Diwali

c)

Hanami

d)

Oktoberfest

30.

In Buddhism, what is the significance of the Buddha's footprints?

a)

they are used to mark the locations of important events in Buddha's life

b)

they symbolize the spiritual journey and teachings of the Buddha

c)

they indicate the need for physical presence in meditation

d)

they are a reminder of the impermanence of life

31.

Which of the following is often associated with spiritual awakening?

a)

The Lotus Flower

b)

The Bodhi Tree

c)

The Dharma Wheel

d)

Footprints

32.

What is the name of the structure that serves as a repository for sacred Buddhist relics?

a)

Stupas

b)

Shrines

c)

Monasteries

d)

Temples

33.

Bodhisattva

a)

a person who postpones entering Nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment

b)

a Buddhist sacred text

c)

a Buddhist Temple

d)

a type of meditation

34.

Pali Canon

a)

the first recorded manuscripts of Buddha's teachings

b)

the first recorded manuscripts of Krishna's teachings

c)

the first recorded manuscripts of the Dalai Lamas teachings

d)

the first recorded manuscripts of the first bodhisattva's teachings

35.

What are lamas (in Buddhism)?

a)

Lamas are a type of animal found in the Himalayas.

b)

Lamas are the leaders of Zen Buddhism.

c)

Lamas are spiritual teachers in Tibetan Buddhism.

d)

Lamas are ancient texts used in meditation.

36.

What is the Buddhist perspective on the interdependence of all entities in the universe?

a)

Buddhists believe that all entities, living and non-living, are interconnected and influence each other.

b)

Buddhists think that living entities are connected, but non-living entities are independent.

c)

Buddhists assert that everything exists in isolation without any connection.

d)

Buddhists hold that only non-living entities are interconnected, while living entities are separate.

37.

What are the Five Aggregates in Buddhism?

a)
Mindfulness, Compassion, Wisdom, Generosity, Patience
b)
Suffering, Desire, Attachment, Ignorance, Enlightenment
c)
Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, Karma, Nirvana
d)

Form, Sensation, Perception, Mental Formations, and Consciousness.

38.

Buddha's sermon at Sarnath

a)

The Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

b)

The Turning of the Wheel of Samsara

c)
Sermon of the Middle Way
d)

The Turning of the Wheel of the Eightfold Path