Buddhism Intro review

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Laozi

• Ashoka

Match each caste to its role in society

• Merchants and landowners

• Dalits (Untouchables)

• Servants and laborers

• Shudras

• Performing the lowest jobs

• Kshatriyas

• Priests and scholars

• Brahmins

• Warriors and rulers

• Vaishyas

The caste system was a rigid social hierarchy that was an important part of​ (a)  

• Hinduism
• Buddhism

Match the following

• Sacred Hindu texts written in Sanskrit

• Vedas

• A Mauryan emperor who spread Buddhism

• Ashoka

• An advanced city with a grid layout and

• Mohenjo-Daro

• The ancient language of India

• Sanskrit

Kai is on a journey to understand different philosophies. He is particularly interested in Buddhism. What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• To reach Nivarna

• To gain wealth

• To be kind

• To become a monk

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

• All life is suffering

• suffering is caused by desire

• the universe will remove suffering if you pray

• Suffering can end by following the Eightfold Path

Abigail is studying Buddhism and wants to understand the Eightfold Path. What is it?

• A guide to end suffering and achieve enlightenment

• A set of prayers to reach Nirvana

• A list of Buddhist deities

• A path leading to a sacred temple

Siddhartha Gautama was born as a​ (a)   in Ancient India

• prince
• warrior

He left his luxurious life and became an ​ (a)   , searching for the truth about suffering.

• ascetic
• merchant

After years of extreme self-denial, he realized that neither luxury nor suffering led to enlightenment and chose the ______ Path