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Buddhism

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

2nd Noble Truth

a)

explains that suffering is caused by our own desires

b)

explains that we can stop suffering if we stop desire

c)

explains that all things suffer

d)

all the teachings of the Buddha

2.

3rd Noble Truth

a)

explains all life is suffering

b)

state with no desire

c)

explains that we can stop suffering if we stop desire

d)

nirvana

3.

ultimate goal for a Buddhist

a)

moksha

b)

nirvana

c)

to smell like teen spirit

d)

samsara

4.

cycle of rebirth necessary to progress toward the bliss of nirvana

a)

karma

b)

nirvana

c)

samsara

d)

moksha

5.

True of False: you can achieve Nirvana regardless of your caste?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of which religion?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Sikhism

d)

Buddhism

e)

Judaism

7.

Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to

a)

find truth and freedom from suffering.

b)

learn about Buddhism and pass a test for enlightenment.

c)

understand how people from other cultures lived.

d)

have a strong understanding of all religions.

8.

The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called

a)

the Eightfold Path.

b)

the Four Noble Truths.

c)

nirvana.

d)

enlightenment.

9.

According to Buddha, what causes suffering?

a)

Desire and craving

b)

kamma

c)

nibbana

d)

Buddha

e)

samsara

10.

In Buddhism, the Wheel represents:

a)

The Eight Fold Path

b)

Long life and prosperity

c)

Compassion and wisdom 

d)

Good fortune

11.

Buddhists believe that this is the most important character trait

a)

Intellegence

b)

Selfishness 

c)

Compassion

d)

Humor 

12.

The Five Precepts are

a)

Five books to read

b)

Five rules Buddhists live by

c)

The Five Pillars of Islam

d)

Five lessons the Buddha teaches

13.

Identify the correct sentence structure related to Buddhism:

a)

Buddhism, a path to enlightenment, is practiced by millions.

b)

Buddhism a path to enlightenment is practiced by millions.

c)

Buddhism, a path to enlightenment is practiced by millions.

d)

Buddhism a path to enlightenment, is practiced by millions.

14.

Choose the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence: 'The teachings of Buddhism often emphasize the importance of ______, which means showing kindness and concern for others.'

a)

compassion

b)

ignorance

c)

arrogance

d)

indifference

15.

Which of the following sentences best summarizes a key concept of Buddhism?

a)

Buddhism teaches that life is full of suffering caused by desire.

b)

Buddhism is a religion that focuses on the worship of many gods.

c)

Buddhism encourages the pursuit of wealth and power.

d)

Buddhism is primarily concerned with historical events.