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WorksheetsGCSE: Buddhist Beliefs and Practices - Key Words
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
What does the term "Anatta" refer to in Buddhism?
The belief in a permanent self
The belief in no fixed self or soul
The belief in material possessions
The belief in reincarnation
What is the meaning of "Anicca" in Buddhism?
Permanence
Impermanence
Enlightenment
Reincarnation
In Theravada Buddhism, what is an "Arhat"?
A person who has become enlightened
A person who seeks material wealth
A person who practices meditation
A person who teaches Buddhism
What is the goal of an ascetic life?
Accumulating wealth
Pursuing religious and spiritual goals
Gaining power
Achieving fame
Who is a "Bodhisattva" in Mahayana Buddhism?
A being destined for enlightenment who helps others
A being who has reached Nirvana
A being who seeks material possessions
A being who rejects spiritual practices
What does "Buddhahood" mean?
Reaching enlightenment
Accumulating knowledge
Gaining power
Achieving wealth
What is "Buddha-nature" in Mahayana Buddhism?
The fundamental nature of all beings to become enlightened
The nature of material possessions
The nature of suffering
The nature of reincarnation
What is a "Buddha rupa"?
A teaching of the Buddha
An image or statue of the Buddha
A type of meditation
A Buddhist scripture
What is the practice of singing or rhythmic repetition of a word, prayer, or sound called?
Meditation
Chanting
Praying
Reciting
What does 'Compassion (Karuna)' refer to in Buddhist ethics?
Indifference to others
Sympathy and concern for the suffering of others
Selfishness
Ignorance
Which term describes focusing one's attention as an important part of meditation?
Distraction
Concentration
Relaxation
Imagination
What is the fifth of the Five Aggregates in Buddhism?
Consciousness
Desire
Form
Sensation
What is the ongoing state of desire that causes suffering called?
Satisfaction
Craving (tahna)
Contentment
Peace
What does 'Dependent arising (Paticcasamupada)' mean?
Everything exists independently
Everything is interconnected and affects everyone else
Nothing affects anything else
Only some things are interconnected
What are the teachings of the Buddha referred to as?
Karma
Dhamma (Dharma)
Nirvana
Samsara
What is the 'Dhammapada'?
A type of meditation
A source of wisdom and authority in the Pali Canon
A Buddhist festival
A Buddhist temple
What does 'Dukkha' refer to in Buddhism?
Happiness
Suffering and unsatisfactoriness
Enlightenment
Joy
What is the Eightfold Path also known as?
The Middle Way
The Path of Enlightenment
The Way of Wisdom
The Noble Truth
Which of the following is one of the Mahayanan six perfections?
Energy
Form
Ethics
Sensation
What does achieving Enlightenment allow a being to be freed from?
The cycle of rebirth
The path of suffering
The way of morality
The five aggregates
What are the Five Aggregates composed of?
Form, sensation, perception, mental formation, consciousness
Energy, ethics, enlightenment, form, truth
Wisdom, morality, energy, perception, form
Sensation, ethics, energy, truth, wisdom
Which of the following is NOT one of the five moral precepts?
Not taking life
Not misusing the sense
Not speaking falsehoods
Not seeking enlightenment
What is the first of the Five Aggregates?
Form
Sensation
Perception
Consciousness
Which of the following is NOT part of the Four Noble Truths?
The cause of suffering
The end of suffering
The path to the end of suffering
The way of morality
What are the Four Sights in the teachings about Siddhartha Gautama?
Illness, old age, death, and a holy man
Wealth, power, fame, and luxury
Peace, love, joy, and happiness
Birth, growth, decay, and rebirth
What is the meaning of 'Generosity' in the Mahayanan six perfections?
The desire to accumulate wealth
The sincere and selfless desire to benefit others with no expectation of reward
The need to be recognized for good deeds
The wish to gain power and influence
What is a 'Gompa'?
A type of meditation practice
A Tibetan monastery associated with learning and studying the dharma
A sacred text in Buddhism
A ritual dance performed by monks
Which of the following is one of the Three Poisons?
Compassion
Greed
Wisdom
Patience
What does 'Kamma (Karma)' literally mean?
Peace
Action
Love
Truth
What is the purpose of mantra recitation in Buddhism?
To memorize scriptures
To chant repetitively as a form of meditation
To sing religious songs
To perform rituals
Which school of Buddhism is known as the "Greater Vehicle"?
Theravada
Zen
Mahayana
Vajrayana
What are malas used for in Buddhism?
As a musical instrument
As a prayer aid
As a decorative item
As a writing tool
What do mental formations lead a person to in Buddhism?
Enlightenment
Actions and produce kamma (karma)
Peace and tranquility
Wealth and prosperity
What is the focus of mindfulness of breathing in Buddhism?
The practice of chanting
The practice of breathing
The practice of fasting
The practice of walking
What are monasteries (viharas) used for in Buddhism?
Places for public gatherings
Buildings that house monks and nuns
Markets for trading goods
Centers for political meetings
What does morality in Buddhism include?
Following the Five Moral Precepts
Accumulating wealth
Practicing martial arts
Engaging in debates
What is Nibbana/Nirvana in Buddhism?
A state of perfect peace and liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
A festival celebrating the birth of Buddha
A type of meditation practice
A form of Buddhist scripture
When is Parinirvana Day most often celebrated?
25th December
15th February
1st January
10th October
What does the term "Patience" refer to in the context of Mahayana Buddhism?
The ability to meditate for long periods
The ability to tolerate delay or problems without agitation
The ability to memorize scriptures
The ability to perform rituals
What is the focus of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan?
Meditation on emptiness
Chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha
Studying ancient texts
Practicing martial arts
What does the concept of "Rebirth" in Buddhism refer to?
The belief in reincarnation as an animal
The belief in being reborn after death, dependent on kamma
The belief in eternal life
The belief in a single lifetime
What is the second of the Five Aggregates in Buddhism?
Perception
Sensation
Consciousness
Form
What does a shrine typically contain in Buddhism?
A Buddha rupa, candles, and an incense burner
A library of sacred texts
A meditation mat and cushion
A statue of a Hindu deity
What are the six perfections in Mahayana Buddhism intended to achieve?
Wealth and prosperity
Enlightenment
Physical strength
Long life
What does the term "Sunyata" refer to in Mahayana Buddhism?
Compassion
Emptiness
Wisdom
Joy
Where is the Theravada school of Buddhism mainly found?
China and Japan
India and Nepal
Sri Lanka and Thailand
Tibet and Mongolia
What are the three divisions of the Eightfold Path known as?
The Three Jewels
The Threefold Way
The Three Refuges
The Three Realms
What are the Three Marks of Existence in Buddhism?
Karma, Dharma, and Sangha
Dukkha, Anicca, and Anatta
Nirvana, Samsara, and Bodhi
Sila, Samadhi, and Panna
What are the causes of dukkha that affect all beings?
Ignorance, greed, and hate
Love, joy, and peace
Wisdom, compassion, and kindness
Patience, tolerance, and understanding
What is Vipassana?
A state of peace and calm
A method of meditation focused on insight into the true nature of things
A Buddhist festival celebrating the Buddha's birth
A Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism
What does the Buddhist festival Wesak celebrate?
The Buddha's enlightenment and death
The Buddha's birth
The Buddha's first sermon
The Buddha's attainment of Nirvana
What is the main form of meditation in Zen Buddhism?
Vipassana
Zazen
Visualization
Tranquility
What does Zen Buddhism focus on?
Ritual worship and study of the scriptures
Meditation and intuition
Visualization of deities
Celebrating Buddhist festivals
