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Buddhism Vocab

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A religion based on ending suffering through enlightenment.

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Jainism

d)

Confucianism

2.

Siddhartha Gautama, also called "The Enlightened One."

a)

Mahavira

b)

Laozi

c)

Asoka

d)

Buddha

3.

The path of right actions and beliefs leading to enlightenment.

a)

Four Noble Truths

b)

Eightfold Path

c)

Five Pillars

d)

Ten Commandments

4.

The central truths taught by the Buddha about suffering and its cause.

a)

Four Noble Truths

b)

Five Precepts

c)

Eightfold Path

d)

Dharma Laws

5.

A state of perfect peace and release from suffering and rebirth.

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Meditation

c)

Nirvana

d)

Karma

6.

A ruler who converted to Buddhism and helped it spread across Asia.

a)

Chandragupta

b)

Alexander

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Asoka

7.

The process of being born again into a new body after death.

a)

Meditation

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Nirvana

d)

Salvation

8.

A practice of quiet reflection and concentration to gain spiritual insight.

a)

Prayer

b)

Ritual

c)

Worship

d)

Meditation

9.

The ancient name for modern-day Sri Lanka.

a)

Ceylon

b)

Indus

c)

Siam

d)

Bengal

10.

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Ashoka

c)

Chandragupta Maurya

d)

Padmasambhava

11.

What is the name of the Buddhist practice of sitting quietly and focusing the mind?

a)

Yoga

b)

Meditation

c)

Chanting

d)

Dancing

12.

What is the name of the sacred text in Buddhism?

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Tripitaka

d)

Torah

13.

What is the name of the Buddhist festival that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha?

a)

Diwali

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Vesak

d)

Christmas

14.

What is the symbol often associated with Buddhism?

a)

Cross

b)

Star

c)

Wheel

d)

Crescent

15.

What is the main goal of Buddhism?

a)

To become rich

b)

To achieve Nirvana

c)

To travel the world

d)

To build a big house

16.

Which of these is a place where Buddhists often go to pray and meditate?

a)

Church

b)

Mosque

c)

Temple

d)

Synagogue