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Buddhism

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 27mins

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Class
Date
1.

a person who gives up worldly pleasures such as possessions, clothes, money, and shelter is...

a)

an ascetic

b)

a Brahmin

c)

The 4 Noble Truths

d)

a god

2.

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...

a)

holy way

b)

higher way

c)

middle way

d)

Buddhist way

3.

Finding enlightenment (or nirvana) to Siddhartha meant...

a)

understanding the nature of the world

b)

finding deep truth and freedom from suffering.

c)

using meditation to gain spiritual knowledge

4.

By meditating under a Bodhi tree, Siddhartha reached nirvana, which is...

a)

heaven

b)

an ideal state of happiness and peace

c)

death

d)

prayer

5.

By finding enlightenment and reaching nirvana, Buddha learned the 4 Noble Truths.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following would best summarize the 4 Noble Truths?

a)

the reason humans suffer is because of wealth, we must get rid of it

b)

the reason humans have happiness is because of coffee

c)

the reason humans suffer is because of envy, we must stop

d)

the reason humans suffer is because we desire, we must stop

7.

The Buddha said that one could end suffering and find enlightenment by following...

a)

ones' own heart

b)

the Eightfold Path

c)

Asceticism

d)

your Dharma

8.
What does the word "Buddha" mean? 
a)
One who has become free
b)
One who has become strong in the force
c)
One who has been driven to the dark side
d)
One who has become enlightened 
9.

Siddhartha's father wanted to prevent his son from

a)

being well educated.

b)

marrying.

c)

seeing people suffer.

d)

living a life of luxury.

10.

Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw

a)

happiness.

b)

suffering.

c)

greed.

d)

wealth.

11.

The three forms of suffering that Siddhartha encountered were

a)

aging, greed, and health.

b)

sickness, knowledge, and aging.

c)

aging, sickness, and death.

d)

death, persecution, and sickness.

12.

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.

13.

Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called

a)

alms.

b)

nirvana.

c)

the Four Noble Truths.

d)

Buddhism.

14.

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.

15.

The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the

a)

Four Noble Truths.

b)

ascetic lifestyle.

c)

Hindu religion.

d)

Eightfold Path.

16.
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer? 
a)
People suffer because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction. 
b)
People suffer because they are mean. 
c)
People suffer because they don't go to school. 
d)
People suffer because they want to. 
17.
What is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular? 
a)
Buddha was a wise person. 
b)
Buddha was an attractive person
c)
Buddhism did not accept the caste system. 
d)
Buddhism was only for smart people. 
18.
Who especially liked Buddha's message? 
a)
Brahmins
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaisyas
d)
Untouchables 
19.

Buddhism sacred texts

a)

Qur'an

b)

Tripitaka

c)

Bible

d)

Torah

e)

Vedas

20.

Where was Prince Siddhartha born?

a)

Pakistan

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Egypt

21.

Which of the following is a basic Buddhist belief?

a)

teaching simple principles

b)

embracing people from any level of society

c)

reaching enlightenment

d)

all of these options

22.

As part of Siddhartha's ascetic lifestyle, he would sometimes deny himself

a)

food.

b)

sleep.

c)

shelter.

d)

all of these options.

23.

What did Siddhartha do to try to achieve enlightenment?

a)

meditate

b)

write books

c)

analyze his dreams

d)

study in a Buddhist monastery

24.

Who tried to frighten Siddhartha while he was meditating?

a)

his father and mother.

b)

jealous rivals and warriors.

c)

his followers and other priests.

d)

the god Mara and his three daughters.

25.

Who was the Founder of Buddhism?

a)

Jesus

b)

Mohammad

c)

Siddhattha Gotama

d)

Guru Nanak

26.

Buddhism shares which beliefs with Hinduism?

a)

Eternal Soul, Karma, and Atman.

b)

Eternal Soul, Creator God, and Nirvana.

c)

Eternal Soul, Samara, and Brahman.

d)

Eternal Soul, Reincarnation, and Karma.

27.

How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6