Buddha's Family Tree

The video explores the family tree of the Buddha, his historical context, and the question of his existence. It discusses the time and place of his life, his birth and early life, his enlightenment and teachings, and his role in Hinduism. The video also examines evidence for his historical existence, comparing it to figures like Moses and Jesus.

What is the significance of the Axial Age in relation to the Buddha?

• It marks the beginning of the Iron Age.

• It was a period of significant philosophical development.

• It was when the Buddha was born.

• It marks the end of the Bronze Age.

Where was the Buddha born?

• In the Magada Kingdom

• In the realm of Khosala

• In the Kuru Kingdom

• In the Persian Empire

What was the Buddha's birth name?

• Devadatta

• Ananda

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Rahula

What is the Middle Path that the Buddha taught?

• A path of extreme poverty

• A path of complete isolation

• A path of self-indulgence

• A balance between self-indulgence and self-mortification

Who was Ananda in relation to the Buddha?

• His son

• His primary attendant and cousin

• His main enemy

• His father

How is the Buddha viewed in Hinduism?

• As a rival deity

• As an incarnation of Vishnu

• As a minor sage

• As a mythical figure

What type of evidence is considered the best to prove a person's historical existence?

• Oral traditions

• Archaeological evidence

• Textual sources

• Physical remains

What is the earliest known reference to the Buddha in inscriptions?

• The Old Testament

• Ashoka's pillars

• The Chinese Canon

• The Polycanon

How many years after the Buddha's death do the earliest inscriptions mentioning him date?

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 500 years

• 200 years

What is the main purpose of Buddhist scriptures?

• To provide scientific knowledge

• To pass on spiritual teachings

• To record historical events

• To document political history