Question 1

Buddhism is based on the teaching of  _____.

Accepted Answer

the Buddha

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Jesus of Nazareth

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Mohammad

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Moses

Question 2

Buddha means...

Accepted Answer

Awakened One

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The Sufferer

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One who walks with God

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The Prophet

Question 3

What was the Buddha's name?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

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Moses

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Queen Maya

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Ashoka

Question 4

In what ancient civilization did Buddhism begin?

Accepted Answer

India

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Sumer

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China

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Egypt

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE:  Buddhism excluded people who were Untouchables or low in the caste system.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 6

This word means "happiness that comes from the knowledge of deep truth"

Accepted Answer

enlightenment

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moksha

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Middle Way

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ascetic

Question 7

How many forms of suffering did Prince  Siddhartha see when he left the palace?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

10

Answer

1

Answer

5

Question 8

What is an ascetic?

Accepted Answer

someone who gives up all worldly possessions

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someone who prays 5 times a day

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someone who lives in India

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someone who becomes enlightened

Question 9

Did becoming an ascetic help Siddhartha become enlightened?

Accepted Answer

no

Answer

yes

Question 10

What did Siddhartha decide to do instead of asceticism?

Accepted Answer

follow a balanced life called the "Middle Way"

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eat whatever he wanted

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live very poorly

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live extremely extravagantly

Question 11

The teachings of the Buddha are recorded in this book:

Accepted Answer

Tripitaka

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Vedas

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The Analects

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Bible

Question 12

True or False: Buddhism teaches that life is full of suffering.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 13

What are the actions you should follow called in Buddhism that will help you end suffering in your life.

Accepted Answer

the Eightfold Path

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the Gospel

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the Change

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the Way

Question 14

True or false: The teachings of Buddhism spread beyond India because of missionaries and the Silk Road.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

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