Buddhism Quiz

What does learning objective 5.7 focus on?

• Major Buddhist festivals

• Social problems in Buddhist practice

• Popularity of Buddhism in Western societies

• Differences between Buddhist traditions

Which sight did Siddhartha Gautama see that represented suffering?

• A wedding

• A festival

• Sickness

• A feast

What are bhikshus?

• Buddhist monks

• Buddhist nuns

• Buddhist teachers

• Buddhist laypeople

Which group developed from Buddha’s early disciples?

• The Vedas

• The Sangha

• The Sutras

• The Upanishads

What is the second of the Four Noble Truths?

• The truth of pain and suffering

• The truth of the cessation of pain

• The truth of the arising of pain

• The truth of the path to end pain

What is the fourth step in the Noble Eightfold Path?

• Right Speech

• Right Action

• Right Understanding

• Right Thought

What is the focus of 'Right Livelihood' in the Noble Eightfold Path?

• Awareness

• Vocation

• Mental discipline

• Wholesome actions

What does Nirvana mean in the context of Buddhism?

• Beginning a new life

• Extinguishing the cycle of samsara

• Accumulating knowledge

• Building a community

What is the significance of the term "tranquil" in the context of the text?

• It signifies confusion

• It signifies peace of mind

• It signifies anger

• It signifies excitement

What is the ultimate achievement for an "arhant" according to the text?

• Gaining wealth

• Finding enlightenment

• Building a large following

• Writing a book