Lesson 20 Review - Learning About World Religions: Buddhism

What are alms in the context of Buddhism?

• Prayers offered to monks

• Ritual chants for the Buddha

• Gifts of food or money to the poor

• Ceremonial objects for meditation

An ascetic is a person who:

• Practices severe self-discipline

• Seeks wealth and luxury

• Avoids all forms of meditation

• Worships the Eightfold Path

What does the title Buddha mean?

• The Savior Has Come

• The Teacher's Pet

• The Enlightened One

• The Philosopher's Stone

Buddhism is best described as:

• A political system in ancient India

• A philosophy focused on overcoming suffering

• A ritual-based religion

• A meditation technique only practiced in monasteries

The Eightfold Path is:

• A list of Buddhist gods to worship when traveling

• A guide for ethical living and mental discipline

• A historical text about Siddhartha Gautama

• A path to material wealth beyond one's imagination

Enlightenment refers to:

• Achieving political power and dominating opponents

• Complete understanding and spiritual awakening

• Mastering Buddhist rituals with style and grace

• Creating new teachings for Buddhism's future Buddhas

The Four Noble Truths address:

• The laws of the universe

• The causes and solutions to suffering

• The rules for monastic life

• The history of Buddhist philosophy

Nirvana is:

• The ultimate goal of Buddhism

• A meditation posture created by Siddharta

• A chant used in rituals

• The name of a Buddhist text

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Emperor Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• Laozi

What led Siddhartha Gautama to seek enlightenment?

• His interest in politics

• Encounters with suffering in the world

• His father's insistence on ascetic practices

• His studies of the Four Noble Truths