Buddhism

Which of the following locations is NOT an area where a large number of Buddhists live?

• Southeast Asia

• China

• Japan

• Western Europe

Who began Buddhism?

• Vishnu Ramana

• Siddhartha Gautama

• No one knows

• The Aryans

According to the Four Noble Truths, what did Siddhartha say caused suffering?

• karma

• death

• desires

• violence

Why did Siddhartha's father always keep him on the royal grounds as he was growing up?

• He did not want Siddhartha to see suffering in the world.

• He wanted to protect Siddhartha from the violence in the world.

• He was cruel and wanted to punish Siddhartha.

• He was afraid that someone would kidnap Siddhartha.

According to Siddhartha, how could man end his desires?

• Give up all worldly pleasures

• Read the Buddhist holy texts

• Follow the Eight Fold Path

• Pray

Who or what is "Nirvana"?

• a Buddhist temple

• the Buddhist god of peace

• perfect happiness and peace

• a very long poem

The sacred writings of Buddhism are known as the:

• Moksha

• Sutras

• Bible

• Dharma

Which three of the following forms of suffering did Siddhartha witness when he left the royal grounds?

• sickness

• old age

• poverty

• death

What happened when Siddhartha became an ascetic?

• He became enlightened.

• He nearly died of starvation.

• He returned to the palace.

• He found inner peace.

What did Siddhartha mean when he said that the "middle way" was the correct path?

• One must always stay focused to find enlightenment

• One did not have to become an acetic as he seeks enlightenment

• One must almost reach starvation before he can find enlightenment

• The middle of the road is the best place to walk when traveling