Buddhism and Siddhartha Gautama

Siddhartha Gautama is known as the founder of which religion?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Sikhism

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• To achieve Nirvana

• To perform rituals

• To accumulate wealth

• To gain power

What is the significance of the Bodhi Tree in Buddhism?

• It is where Siddhartha attained enlightenment

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is a place for rituals

• It is a site for pilgrimage

Most Buddhists live in which region today?

• Southeast Asia

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

Siddhartha's teachings became known as Buddhism because:

• they were written down by his disciples.

• they were spread by Emperor Ashoka.

• they were based on the Four Noble Truths.

• they were practiced in monasteries.

Siddhartha gave up all he had and became a monk because:

• he wanted to find enlightenment.

• he was forced by his family.

• he lost all his wealth.

• he wanted to travel the world.

Which of the following is a practice in Buddhism to develop mindfulness?

• Pilgrimage

• Chanting

• Meditation

• Fasting

What realization did Siddhartha have when he left his palace to explore the life of ordinary people?

• He realized that life is full of suffering and sadness.

• He realized that wealth and luxury are the ultimate goals.

• He realized that ordinary life is free from suffering.

• He realized that he should return to his palace immediately.

The Eightfold Path is meant to lead to:

• Wealth

• Nirvana

• Heaven

• Reincarnation

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

• Life is suffering

• The cause of suffering is desire

• Suffering can be overcome

• The path to the cessation of suffering