Buddhism Review Flashcards

1

Buddhists reach Nirvana if they

work against the Brahmins
follow the Four Noble Truths
follow the Eightfold Path
make a pilgrimage to Gaya

2

Nirvana

the state of perfect peace
Eightfold path
giving up selfish desires
cool grunge band loved by Miss B.

3

What did Buddha say was a reason for human suffering?

World history with Miss B.
helping others
wanting what we can't have
Hinduism

4

Who was Asoka?

Siddhartha's father
a powerful Indian king
A Brahmin who worked against Asoka
a Hindu priest

5

Theravada Buddhists

believe Buddhism can be interpreted by others
follow Buddha's teachings exactly as he stated
have adapted Buddhism to their needs
are the largest branch of Buddhism

6

Buddha opposed

the Mahavira
Asoka
selfish desires
the caste system

7

Country where Buddhism began

Sri Lanka
China
Japan
India

8

Missionaries

people who work to spread their religious beliefs
sermons
Theravada
Mahavira

9

Buddha challenged the authority of the

Untouchables
Brahmins
Sudras
Kshatriyas

10

Siddhartha Gautama was raised

Jewish
a Muslim
a Hindu
a Christian

11

What is one reason for Buddhism's rapid spread?

Asoka forced Buddhism on his people
everyone could agree on Buddha's message
the number of missionaries who worked to spread Buddha's message
Buddha's teachings were easy to understand

12

fasting

going without food
going without electronic devices
wanting something you don't have
hungry

13

What DIDN'T Siddhartha do before reaching enlightenment?

fasted
meditated
returned to his father's palace
wandered for several years

14

Siddhartha Gautama was born a

Kshatriya
Brahmin
Sudra
Vaisyas

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The focusing of the mind on spiritual needs

nirvana
missionaries
fasting
meditation

Buddhism Review

Questions 15

Buddhism Review

Questions 15