Buddhism Quiz

Where are the Buddha’s teachings mainly found?

• Vedas

• Upanishads

• Sutta Pitaka

• Jataka Tales

How did the Buddha convince the grief-stricken woman about the inevitability of death?

• By bringing her son back to life

• By showing his miraculous powers

• By reasoning and persuasion

• By offering her food and shelter

What does the term ‘anicca’ refer to in Buddhist philosophy?

• Eternal soul

• Transience and constant change

• Supreme god

• Liberation from suffering

According to Buddhism, what is intrinsic to human existence?

• Happiness

• Sorrow (dukkha)

• Wealth

• Power

What was the Buddha’s view on the social world?

• It was created by divine forces

• It was unchangeable

• It was a human creation

• It was controlled by kings

What does ‘nibbana’ mean in Buddhism?

• Attaining wealth

• The extinguishing of ego and desire

• Worship of gods

• Following the caste system

What was the organisation of monks founded by the Buddha called?

• Gahapati

• Sangha

• Theravada

• Mahayana

Who persuaded the Buddha to allow women into the sangha?

• Mahapajapati Gotami

• Sariputta

• Ananda

• Ashoka

What was the title given to respected women in the sangha who attained liberation?

• Bhikkhuni

• Theris

• Brahmani

• Shudra

How were decisions taken within the sangha if consensus could not be reached?

• By the Buddha’s command

• By the king’s intervention

• By a vote on the subject

• By consulting the Vedas