Buddha and His Teachings Quiz

What is the name of the prince who later became known as Buddha?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka the Great

• Akbar the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

What did Siddhartha witness when he drove his cart outside the palace area?

• An old man, a sick man, a beggar monk, and a dead man

• A rich merchant, a powerful ruler, a wise sage, and a happy family

• A group of soldiers, a group of musicians, a group of dancers, and a group of artists

• A group of farmers, a group of fishermen, a group of hunters, and a group of traders

What did Siddhartha realize after meditating for 49 days beneath a Bodhi tree?

• Humans are never satisfied and always want more

• Humans are inherently evil and cannot be redeemed

• Humans are inherently good and always seek to help others

• Humans are destined to suffer and cannot find happiness

What does the word 'Buddha' mean?

• Powerful

• Peaceful

• Wise

• Enlightened

What did Buddha preach about the importance of getting free from samsara?

• Reincarnation is a natural process with no impact on suffering

• Reincarnation leads to eternal happiness

• Reincarnation is a myth with no basis in reality

• Reincarnation makes it impossible to avoid suffering

What does 'Nirvana' mean according to Buddha's teachings?

• Blown out desires and reaching a kind of peace

• Endless cycle of rebirth and reincarnation

• Eternal suffering and pain

• Unfulfilled desires and constant longing

What did Buddha believe to be a better way of living?

• Choosing a middle way

• Being rich and powerful

• Starving oneself like a beggar monk

• Living an extravagant and luxurious life

What did Buddha preach about reaching nirvana?

• Resisting all things

• Following a strict set of rules and rituals

• Living a life of luxury and indulgence

• Practicing the middle way and letting go of desires