BUDDHISM

Where was Siddhārtha Gautama born?

• • A) Bodh Gaya

• • B) Varanasi

• • C) Lumbini

• • D) Benares

Where did Siddhārtha Gautama attain enlightenment?

• • A) Lumbini

• • B) Sarnath

• • C) Bodh Gaya

• • D) Kapilavastu

___________ refers to the community of monks and nuns founded by the Buddha.

• • A) Sangha

• • B) Dharma

• • C) Karma

• • D) Sutra

What does the term “Buddha” mean?

• • A) Teacher

• • B) King

• • C) Enlightened or Awakened One

• • D) Protector

Which of the following concepts did the Buddha emphasize as a way to alleviate human suffering?

• • A) Avidyā (ignorance) and attachment

• • B) Wealth and power

• • C) Ritual sacrifices

• • D) Physical strength and dominance

____________ is the original meaning of “ahimsa,” as taught by the Buddha.

• • A) Purity

• • B) Generosity

• • C) Compassion

• • D) Non-harming or non-injuring

Who were the early members of the Buddha’s community dedicated to his teachings?

• • A) Lay followers

• • B) Kings and rulers

• • C) Bhikṣhus (monks) and bhikṣhuṇīs (nuns)

• • D) Traders and merchants