Grade 8: Buddhism Concept Quiz

Siddhartha Gautama Buddha is known as the founder of which religion?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

What is his story in a nutshell? Explain the life journey of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha.

What were the “Three Sights” that disturbed Siddhartha and inspired him to become an ascetic and seek an end to suffering?

• A sick person, an old person, and a corpse

• A rich man, a poor man, and a monk

• A king, a queen, and a prince

• A warrior, a sage, and a merchant

How are the Buddha and Mahavira different?

• Buddha founded Buddhism, Mahavira founded Jainism

• Buddha left without talking to anyone, Mahavira asked permission

• Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree, Mahavira under a Sala tree

• All of the above

Which of the following are the correct Four Noble Truths?

• The truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.

• The truth of happiness, the truth of the cause of happiness, the truth of the end of happiness, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of happiness.

• The truth of life, the truth of the cause of life, the truth of the end of life, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of life.

• The truth of knowledge, the truth of the cause of knowledge, the truth of the end of knowledge, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of knowledge.

The eightfold path is a fundamental concept in Buddhism. Which of the following best describes it?

• A set of guidelines for ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing an individual from attachments and delusions.

• A religious ritual performed to honor the Buddha.

• A historical path in India where the Buddha walked.

• A collection of Buddhist scriptures.

The word “Bodhi” means:

• Awakening

• Tree

• Enlightened

• Meditation

Nirvana according to Buddhism is:

• A state of perfect happiness and peace, free from suffering and desire

• A place where Buddhists go after death

• A ritual performed by monks

• A type of meditation practice

Please organize the parts of the 8-fold path into their categories.

Groups:

(a) Understanding and Commitment

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(b) Lifestyle (Practical Ethics)

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(c) Training the Mind

• Right Livelihood

• Right Effort

• Right Concentration

• Right Action

• Right Mindfulness

• Right Intention

• Right Speech

• Right View

What was Siddhartha Gautama's life before he became the Buddha?

• A wealthy merchant

• A powerful king

• A prince

• A hermit