WorksheetsBuddhism
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 27mins
a person who gives up worldly pleasures such as possessions, clothes, money, and shelter is...
an ascetic
a Brahmin
The 4 Noble Truths
a god
Siddhartha learned that being an ascetic did not bring enlightenment, so he aimed to find a balance between the extremes of pleasure and pain. He called this the...
holy way
higher way
middle way
Buddhist way
Finding enlightenment (or nirvana) to Siddhartha meant...
understanding the nature of the world
finding deep truth and freedom from suffering.
using meditation to gain spiritual knowledge
By meditating under a Bodhi tree, Siddhartha reached nirvana, which is...
heaven
an ideal state of happiness and peace
death
prayer
By finding enlightenment and reaching nirvana, Buddha learned the 4 Noble Truths.
True
False
Which of the following would best summarize the 4 Noble Truths?
the reason humans suffer is because of wealth, we must get rid of it
the reason humans have happiness is because of coffee
the reason humans suffer is because of envy, we must stop
the reason humans suffer is because we desire, we must stop
The Buddha said that one could end suffering and find enlightenment by following...
ones' own heart
the Eightfold Path
Asceticism
your Dharma
Siddhartha's father wanted to prevent his son from
being well educated.
marrying.
seeing people suffer.
living a life of luxury.
Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw
happiness.
suffering.
greed.
wealth.
The three forms of suffering that Siddhartha encountered were
aging, greed, and health.
sickness, knowledge, and aging.
aging, sickness, and death.
death, persecution, and sickness.
Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to
find truth and freedom from suffering.
learn about Buddhism and pass a test for enlightenment.
understand how people from other cultures lived.
have a strong understanding of all religions.
Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called
alms.
nirvana.
the Four Noble Truths.
Buddhism.
The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called
the Eightfold Path.
the Four Noble Truths.
nirvana.
enlightenment.
The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the
Four Noble Truths.
ascetic lifestyle.
Hindu religion.
Eightfold Path.
Buddhism sacred texts
Qur'an
Tripitaka
Bible
Torah
Vedas
Where was Prince Siddhartha born?
Pakistan
India
China
Egypt
Which of the following is a basic Buddhist belief?
teaching simple principles
embracing people from any level of society
reaching enlightenment
all of these options
As part of Siddhartha's ascetic lifestyle, he would sometimes deny himself
food.
sleep.
shelter.
all of these options.
What did Siddhartha do to try to achieve enlightenment?
meditate
write books
analyze his dreams
study in a Buddhist monastery
Who tried to frighten Siddhartha while he was meditating?
his father and mother.
jealous rivals and warriors.
his followers and other priests.
the god Mara and his three daughters.
Who was the Founder of Buddhism?
Jesus
Mohammad
Siddhattha Gotama
Guru Nanak
Buddhism shares which beliefs with Hinduism?
Eternal Soul, Karma, and Atman.
Eternal Soul, Creator God, and Nirvana.
Eternal Soul, Samara, and Brahman.
Eternal Soul, Reincarnation, and Karma.
How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?
3
4
5
6
