Buddhism and Indian History Quiz

In a history class, David asked, "Who is known as the 'Enlightened One'?"

• Siddartha Gautama

• Chandragupta

• Asoka

• Buddha

During a world religions class, Gabby asked her teacher, "What is the state of enlightenment for Buddhists called?"

• Enlightenment

• Fasting

• Meditation

• Nirvana

Michael is studying Indian history and he wants to know which empire is known as the Golden Age of India. Can you help him?

• Mughal Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Chola Empire

• Gupta Empire

During a world religions class, Mrs. Geiser was asked: What are the Four Noble Truths?

• Basic beliefs of Buddhism

• Basic beliefs of Hinduism

• Basic beliefs of Sikhism

• Basic beliefs of Jainism

In a history class, Johan was asked: Who was the founder of India's first empire?

• Buddha

• Asoka

• Chandragupta

• Siddartha Gautama

A religion centered around the teachings of the Buddha.

• Subcontinent

• Varna

• Meditation

• Buddhism

Which of the following is a key principle of Buddhism?

• The caste system

• The Four Noble Truths

• Polytheism

• Ritual sacrifices

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Buddhism originated under which historical figure?

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Harsha

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Which Indian emperor converted to Buddhism after watching so much suffering during war?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta

• Harsha

• Samudragupta

Which emperor is known for spreading Buddhism across Asia?

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Alexander

• Akbar