What was one accomplishment influenced by Buddhism that was seen during the Mauryan Empire?

Hospitals were built for people and animals

Buddha's 4 Noble Truths explain what?

The only was to end suffering is to stop desiring things

Where did Buddhism spread?

Southeast to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia

The belief in non-violence towards all living things

What did Siddhartha say was the cause of people's suffering?

People's desires for worldly things

Why did Siddhartha leave his family and wealth?

He went to search for the meaning of life

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What was one accomplishment influenced by Buddhism that was seen during the Mauryan Empire?
Literature in Sanskrit spread
Roads were built for better trade
Hindu temples were built
Hospitals were built for people and animals
2
Buddha's 4 Noble Truths explain what?
Money doesn't buy happiness
People need to meditate more in the fresh air
All have sinned and come short of nirvana
The only was to end suffering is to stop desiring things
3
Where did Buddhism spread?
North to Europe and Turkey
West to Egypt and Span
Throughout India only
Southeast to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia
4
What does the name " Buddha " translate to in Sanskrit?
Insightful believer
The Enlightened One
Holy One
Lonely Boy
5
What is Ahimosa?
A belief in fasting and suffering to change the world.
The belief in non-violence towards all living things
The belief in violence towards all living things
A belief in being one with the spirit and gods
6
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Krishna
Chandra Gupta Mauryan
Siddhartha Gautama
Asoka
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Jainism is similar to which religion or faith?
Brahmanism
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
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Buddha's teachings attracted who?
The Kshatriyas
Vaisyas
The Brahmin
The Untouchables and Sudras
9
Which emperor followed Buddha's teachings.
Samudra Gupta
Asoka
Chandra Gupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
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The Eightfold path consist of
a recipe for success and happiness
the path to being a better person
a means to an end in the afterlife
steps to make it to nirvana
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What did Siddhartha say was the cause of people's suffering?
People's desires for worldly things
Not enough meditation
The gods/goddesses were unhappy
Too many people
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Why did Siddhartha leave his family and wealth?
He went to search for the meaning of life
He wanted to find a better family
He wanted to help those that were suffering
He was unhappy and he needed to get away

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