WorksheetsSection I – True or False
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Where was the Buddha born?
China
Nepal
Japan
Sri Lanka
Which statement is true about Jataka tales?
They are future predictions about the Buddha.
They tell stories of the Buddha’s past lives.
They are rules for monks only.
They are songs of praise.
What did the Buddha do to the forces of Māra?
He ran away from them.
He defeated them.
He joined them.
He ignored them and lost.
Which set correctly lists the three poisons?
Greed, craving, delusion
Greed, anger, wisdom
Craving, peace, joy
Delusion, patience, generosity
What are full moon days good for?
Starting wars
Buying new clothes
Showing gratitude to others
Keeping secrets
What is Hiri according to Dhamma teachings?
Moral shame you feel when you do something you know is wrong
Moral fear of others being disappointed in you
A rule to punish students
A chant from the Metta Sutta
What is Ottappa according to Dhamma teachings?
Feeling proud of doing right
Moral fear because other people would be disappointed
Wanting more things all the time
Being calm and peaceful
The H2O (Hiri–Ottappa) system is designed to do what?
Punish students
Make parents angry
Help students learn the right way of living
In the Metta Sutta, which set of words best completes: "Be _______, act wholesomely, and _______ gently"?
kind; speak
noisy; shout
greedy; grab
boastful; push
Why did the Buddha teach that loving-kindness each morning, at lunch, and in the evening is better than offering 100 bowls of food at those times?
Because food is not needed by anyone
Because loving-kindness guides our thoughts and actions to help all beings
Because monks were not allowed to eat
Because giving food makes people boastful
In the story Demons in the Desert, strange people in the desert tell the merchant to throw away his heavy water. What should the wise merchant do?
Trust them and pour out all the water
Keep the water and stay cautious
Split the water and race ahead
Give the water to animals and continue without any
Which sentence best states the main moral of Demons in the Desert?
Deserts are always dangerous places.
Being a merchant is not a good job.
Don’t be distracted from what you set out to do.
Competing with friends is never allowed.
This is how a (a) and (b) person should live:
Be (c) , act (d) , and speak (e)
Be (a) , not (b)
Be happy with what you have and not always (c) more.
Don’t take on (d) many things; live simply.
Be calm, (a) , and (b)
Don’t (c) in ways that you’ll (d) later.
