Buddhism and Siddhartha Gautama

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Why were some Indians unhappy with the Hindu religion during the 500s B.C.?

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They disliked the caste system.

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Who did Siddhartha Gautama become known as?

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Buddha

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Most Buddhists live in which region today? Options: Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Africa

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Southeast Asia

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What realization did Siddhartha have when he left his palace to explore the life of ordinary people?

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He realized that life is full of suffering and sadness.

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Why did Buddhism appeal to many people in various parts of Asia?

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It offered a path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering.

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Siddhartha Gautama is known as the founder of which religion?

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Buddhism

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What was the training called that involved training the mind to focus and think in positive ways?

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Mindfulness Training

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What did Siddhartha see when he left his palace to explore the life of ordinary people?

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Siddhartha saw a sick man, an old man, poverty, and a monk.

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Why did Siddhartha give up all he had and become a monk?

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He wanted to find enlightenment.

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Why did Siddhartha's teachings become known as Buddhism?

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They were based on the Four Noble Truths.