WorksheetsTCI L16: Buddhism
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths? A. Study leads to wisdom. B. Joy is achieved by praying. C. Only death can end cravings. D. Suffering is caused by desires.
A. Study leads to wisdom.
B. Joy is achieved by praying.
C. Only death can end cravings.
D. Suffering is caused by desires.
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
a philosopher from ancient Greece
the prince who became the Buddha
a famous Indian emperor
a renowned scientist in the 20th century
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
reaching enlightenment
attaining wealth
gaining power
seeking pleasure
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many gods
making pilgrimages
ritual bathing
many lifetimes (reincarnation)
Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?
He fasted for spiritual reasons.
He was trying to lose weight for health benefits.
He wanted to fit in with a group of ascetics.
He was experimenting with different diets.
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?
give up most of what you own
accumulate wealth and possessions
travel frequently
engage in social gatherings
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
wealth and prosperity
aging, sickness, and death
happiness and joy
fame and recognition
Why did the Buddha decide not to escape into enlightenment right away?
He wanted to teach people the path he had found.
He believed he needed more time to meditate.
He wanted to gather more followers first.
He thought enlightenment was not worth pursuing.
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
awakened.
enlightened.
suffering.
lost.
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
His father protected him.
He was too young to understand.
He lived in a wealthy community.
He was always happy and carefree.
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?
She dreamed about a white elephant.
She saw a vision of a lotus flower.
She received a prophecy from a sage.
She was visited by a celestial being.
Which of these events happened first in the Buddha’s life? A. He left the palace. B. He became an ascetic. C. He gained enlightenment. D. He and his wife had a son.
He left the palace.
He became an ascetic.
He gained enlightenment.
He and his wife had a son.
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
basic truths for living
the meaning of life
the concept of suffering
the path to enlightenment
The king chose to prevent his son from seeing suffering because
he wanted his son to become a king.
he believed ignorance is bliss.
he wanted to protect his son from the harsh realities of life.
he thought suffering would make his son weak.
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs? A. monism, B. karma, C. deities, D. dharma
A. monism
B. karma
C. deities
D. dharma
Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?
To achieve wealth and power
To avoid suffering and pain
Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.
To gain followers and influence
