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09-BUD Buddhism Revision

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 37mins

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Class
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1.

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

a)

The Cause of Suffering

b)

The End of Suffering

c)

Understanding Suffering

d)

The Path to Liberation

2.

According to Buddhism, what is the primary cause of suffering?

a)

Physical Pain

b)

Desire and Attachment

c)

Lack of Wealth

d)

Poor Health

3.

What is the ultimate goal of the Four Noble Truths?

a)

To accumulate wealth

b)

To end suffering

c)

To gain power

d)

To achieve fame

4.

Which of the following is part of the Noble Eightfold Path?

a)

Right Wealth

b)

Right Speech

c)

Right Competition

d)

Right Ambition

5.

What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism?

a)

Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

b)

Buddha, Karma, Nirvana

c)

Dharma, Karma, Nirvana

d)

Sangha, Karma, Nirvana

6.

Which branch of Buddhism is known for its emphasis on the Bodhisattva path?

a)

Theravada Buddhism

b)

Mahayana Buddhism

c)

Zen Buddhism

d)

Vajrayana Buddhism

7.

What is the main focus of Theravada Buddhism?

a)

Rituals and Ceremonies

b)

Personal Enlightenment

c)

Community Service

d)

Political Influence

8.

In which country did Buddhism originate?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

India

d)

Thailand

9.

What is the term for the end of suffering in Buddhism?

a)

Karma

b)

Nirvana

c)

Samsara

d)

Dharma

10.

Which practice is commonly associated with Buddhist meditation?

a)

Chanting

b)

Mindfulness

c)

Fasting

d)

Pilgrimage

11.

What is the historical significance of the Buddha's enlightenment?

a)

It marked the beginning of the Buddhist calendar

b)

It led to the spread of Buddhism across Asia

c)

It was the first time a human achieved Nirvana

d)

It resulted in the construction of the first Buddhist temple

12.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Noble Eightfold Path?

a)

Right Intention

b)

Right Livelihood

c)

Right Wealth

d)

Right Concentration

13.

What is the primary focus of Buddhist teachings?

a)

Achieving material success

b)

Understanding and overcoming suffering

c)

Worshipping deities

d)

Building large temples

14.

Which of the following is a key practice in Mahayana Buddhism?

a)

Seeking personal enlightenment

b)

Helping others achieve enlightenment

c)

Strict adherence to monastic rules

d)

Avoiding all forms of meditation

15.

What is the significance of the Sangha in Buddhism?

a)

It refers to the Buddhist scriptures

b)

It is the community of monks and nuns

c)

It is a type of meditation

d)

It is a Buddhist festival

16.

Match the Eightfold path to it's definition

17.

What are the Four Noble Truths considered to be in Buddhism?

a)

The least important part of Buddha's teaching

b)

A minor aspect of Buddhist philosophy

c)

The most important part of Buddha's teaching

d)

A set of rules for meditation

18.

What are the Four Noble Truths considered to be in Buddhism?

a)

The least important part of Buddha's teaching

b)

A minor aspect of Buddhist philosophy

c)

The most important part of Buddha's teaching

d)

A set of rules for meditation

19.

What is 'dukkha' in the context of Buddhism?

a)

A state of eternal happiness

b)

A type of meditation

c)

Imperfection leading to suffering

d)

A Buddhist festival

20.

What must people reach to overcome dukkha according to Buddhism?

a)

Enlightenment

b)

Wealth

c)

Power

d)

Friendship

21.

What is Nirvana described as in Buddhism?

a)

A place of eternal life

b)

A state of non-existence

c)

A type of prayer

d)

A Buddhist temple

22.

What is the first step in the Buddha’s Doctor Analogy?

a)

Prescribe the cure

b)

Identify the cause

c)

Find out the problem

d)

See if there is a cure

23.

What is the cure for suffering according to the Buddha’s Doctor Analogy?

a)

The 'middle way'

b)

Complete isolation

c)

Endless meditation

d)

Accumulation of wealth

24.

What is the cause of dukkha according to the Second Noble Truth?

a)

Joy and laughter

b)

Attachment and craving

c)

Peace and tranquility

d)

Silence and solitude

25.

What is an example of attachment causing suffering?

a)

Enjoying a meal

b)

Attachment to a friend moving away

c)

Listening to music

d)

Reading a book

26.

What is an example of craving causing suffering?

a)

Wanting to achieve something at an exam

b)

Enjoying a sunny day

c)

Playing a sport

d)

Watching a movie

27.

What does Nirvana represent in Buddhism?

a)

The beginning of life

b)

The end of everything that is imperfect

c)

A new journey

d)

A temporary state

28.

According to the Buddha, what should people try to break out of?

a)

The cycle of ignorance

b)

The cycle of rebirth

c)

The cycle of desire

d)

The cycle of fear

29.

What is the 'Middle Way' according to the Buddha?

a)

Living a life of luxury

b)

Living a life of poverty

c)

Not living in extremes

d)

Living a life of indulgence

30.

What is the key to overcoming suffering according to the Third Noble Truth?

a)

Overcoming fear

b)

Overcoming attachment

c)

Overcoming ignorance

d)

Overcoming desire

31.

What is the ultimate goal of following the Middle Way?

a)

Achieving wealth

b)

Achieving power

c)

Achieving Nibbana

d)

Achieving fame

32.

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

a)

A journey to a sacred place

b)

A set of practices leading to enlightenment

c)

A path to material wealth

d)

A series of rituals for festivals

33.

What is the significance of meditation in Buddhism?

a)

To achieve physical strength

b)

To attain mental clarity and insight

c)

To gain social status

d)

To accumulate wealth

34.

The Four Noble Truths are...

a)

the old man, the sick man, the dead man, the holy man

b)

the four truths that the Buddha taught about suffering

35.

The Four Noble Truths are...

a)

the old man, the sick man, the dead man, the holy man

b)

the four truths that the Buddha taught about suffering

36.

The Eightfold path is

a)

eight aspects that Buddhists practise and live by in order to achieve enlightenment

b)

a part of the Four Noble Truths

c)

the 'cure' to end suffering

d)

a description about reincarnation

37.

Which keyword matches the following definition:

the four central beliefs which contain the essence of the teaching of the Buddha about suffering

a)

The Four Sights

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

The Four Poisons

d)

The Four Precepts

38.

The Four Noble Truths...

a)

Are an essential part of the Dharma

b)

Teach that nothing is permanent and unchanging.

c)

Teach about dukkha, tanha and nirvana

d)

Are all about the Sangha

39.

What is the Buddha's first sermon about?

a)

The Three Marks of Existence

b)

The Difference between Theravada and Mahayana

c)

The necessity of asceticism

d)

The Four Noble Truths

40.

The Noble Eightfold Path and the Threefold Way are the same thing

a)

True

b)

False

41.

The realisations Siddhartha made due to his ​ (a)   are the basis of the ​ (b)   : ​ (c)   , ​ (d)   , ​ (e)   . These teachings have the status of ‘law’ to Buddhists.

Choose from the below words
enlightenment
Dharma
dependent arising
The Three Marks of Existence
The Four Noble Truths
dukkha
asceticism
Theravada
bodhisattva
Sangha
42.

The eight aspects that Buddhists practise and live by in order to achieve enlightenment are called...

a)

The Noble Eightpart Path

b)

The Noble Eightyfold Path

c)

The Noble Eight Path

d)

The Noble Eightfold Path

43.

Dukkha is the First Noble Truth, which means...

a)

there is suffering

b)

there are causes of suffering

c)

suffering can be stopped

d)

the way to stop suffering; the Eightfold Path

44.

Samudaya is the Second Noble Truth, which means...

a)

there is suffering

b)

there are causes of suffering

c)

suffering can be stopped

d)

the way to stop suffering; the Eightfold Path

45.

Nirodha is the Third Noble Truth, which means...

a)

there is suffering

b)

there are causes of suffering

c)

suffering can be stopped

d)

the way to stop suffering; the Eightfold Path

46.

Magga is the Fourth Noble Truth, which means...

a)

there is suffering

b)

there are causes of suffering

c)

suffering can be stopped

d)

the way to stop suffering; the Eightfold Path

47.

Sila means

a)

ethics: a section of the threefold way that emphasises the importance of skilful action as the basis for spiritual progress

b)

meditation: a section of the threefold way that emphasises the role of meditation in the process of spiritual development

c)

wisdom: a section of the threefold way that deals with Buddhist approaches to understanding the nature of reality

d)

the foundational Buddhist beliefs about the nature of human existence

48.

Samadhi means

a)

ethics: a section of the threefold way that emphasises the importance of skilful action as the basis for spiritual progress

b)

meditation: a section of the threefold way that emphasises the role of meditation in the process of spiritual development

c)

wisdom: a section of the threefold way that deals with Buddhist approaches to understanding the nature of reality

d)

the foundational Buddhist beliefs about the nature of human existence

49.

Panna means

a)

ethics: a section of the threefold way that emphasises the importance of skilful action as the basis for spiritual progress

b)

meditation: a section of the threefold way that emphasises the role of meditation in the process of spiritual development

c)

wisdom: a section of the threefold way that deals with Buddhist approaches to understanding the nature of reality

d)

the foundational Buddhist beliefs about the nature of human existence

50.

Did Siddhartha reach enlightenment through asceticism

a)

Yes

b)

No

51.

Siddhartha was closer to enlightenment as an ascetic compared to his life of luxury.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

The Four Sights inspired Siddhartha to be an ascetic

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which of the Four Sights inspired Siddhartha to be an ascetic?

a)

Dead man

b)

Old man

c)

Sick man

d)

Holy man

54.

Enlightenment is

(a)  

55.

The Eightfold path is

a)

eight aspects that Buddhists practise and live by in order to achieve enlightenment

b)

a part of the Four Noble Truths

c)

the 'cure' to end suffering

d)

a description about reincarnation

56.

Which keyword means the first noble truth, and there is suffering?

a)

Dukkha

b)

Anicca

c)

Anatta

d)

Dharma

57.

The Buddha was born Prince Siddharta Gautama

a)

True

b)

False

58.

When the Buddha was a baby....

a)

a wise man told his parents that if he ever saw the outside world he would become a religious leader

b)

a wise man said he would one day become king

c)

a wise man said he would one day lose his faith

59.

Siddharta's father kept his son at the palace and

a)

gave him several wives

b)

gave him everything he could ever wish for

c)

stopped him from going into the garden

d)

locked him up in a tower

60.

which one of these was one of the 'four sights' the young prince saw when he went out into the local town?

a)

he saw a woman praying for forgiveness

b)

he saw a sick child and had never seen a sick child before

c)

he saw an old man and had never seen an old man before

d)

he saw a holy woman looking for enlightenment

61.

Seeing the 'four sights' made Siddharta feel

a)

hopeful

b)

worried

c)

happy

d)

sad

62.

Siddharta was sad about the sights he saw and decided

a)

to leave home and become a holy man

b)

to stay in the palace and do nothing

c)

to become a religious leader

63.

Siddharta wanted to find enlightenment. This means..

a)

leading a balanced life

b)

finding the answers

c)

having knowledge and understanding of the meaning of life

d)

living your best life

64.

After becoming a holy man and nearly starving to death, he realised..

a)

being poor and hungry gave him no answers

b)

being poor and hungry gave him all the answers

c)

being poor and hungry made him more devoted as a holy man

65.

He decided that the best way to live was somewhere between rich and poor. He called this..

a)

the balanced way

b)

the only way

c)

the final way

d)

the middle way

66.

After meditating for a long time he became..

a)

a role-model for all others

b)

inspired to teach others how to meditate

c)

happy again

d)

enlightened and the supreme Buddha

67.

He decided to teach others. His teachings about life are known as

a)

Tanakh

b)

Dhamma

c)

Shakra

d)

Shalom

68.

Buddhists today follow his ideas and teachings because

a)

they want to find the meaning of love

b)

they want to find enlightenment

c)

they want to be true to the Buddha