Why do Buddhists celebrate Wesak?

To commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama

The teachings of Buddhism, about the true nature of reality.

Why do Buddhists meditate?

In order to reach enlightenment and become awakened

The highest spiritual achievement, free from suffering.

Charitable acts performed during Wesak.

What are Buddhists taught in the Tipitaka?

Rules to follow and the teachings of Buddha

Why do some Buddhists practise asceticism?

To show that they're leaving the old world & trying to be a better Buddhist

What did the Buddha learn about suffering?

That it is an inevitable part of life answer

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1
True or false: Buddha's name was Siddhartha Gautama
False
True
2
True or false: Buddhists believe that Buddha is God
False
True
3
True or false: The date of Eid, in Islam, depends on the moon
False
True
4
Why do Buddhists celebrate Wesak?
To celebrate the pursuit of enlightenment
To commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama
To show their devotion to the teachings of the Buddha
To commemorate the birth of the Dalai Lama
5
Define dharma
A type of Buddhist flower.
The sacred book of Buddhism.
The teachings of Buddhism, about the true nature of reality.
Dharma is a type of food eaten during the Buddhist holiday of Wesak.
6
Why do Buddhists meditate?
In order to reach enlightenment and become awakened
In order to relax after a stressful day at work or school
In order to pray to Buddha
In order to worship and show their devotion at a temple
7
Finish the sentence: Wesak celebrates the birth, death and ____________ of Buddha
Enlightenment
Pillars
Resurrection
Happiness
8
Define enlightenment
A type of candle used in prayer.
The lowest spiritual achievement, free from suffering.
The longest type of meditation under the bodhi tree.
The highest spiritual achievement, free from suffering.
9
True or false: The date of Christmas depends on the moon
True
False
10
Define noble deed
Only when you give money to charity.
The clothes Buddhists wear during Wesak.
Charitable acts performed during Wesak.
The sacred text of Buddhism.
11
The day of Wesak festival depends on the ...
Moon
Bodhi tree
Amount of meditation you do
Sun
12
What are Buddhists taught in the Tipitaka?
How to prevent suffering in life
Where Buddhism originated
To celebrate the pursuit of enlightenment
Rules to follow and the teachings of Buddha
13
In humanities this term, we are studying religious education.
False
True
14
True or false: In Islam, Muslims worship statues
False
True
15
Why do some Buddhists practise asceticism?
To show that they are not interested in their appearance
To show that they belong to a particular school of Buddhism
To show that they're leaving the old world & trying to be a better Buddhist
To try and get into heaven by showing their devotion
16
True or false: Buddhists and Christians both use water as for cleansing and as a new start
False
True
17
What did the Buddha learn about suffering?
That it can be escaped by doing good deeds
That all Buddhists must suffer
That people who make bad choices in life deserve to suffer
That it is an inevitable part of life answer
18
True or false: In Buddhism, Buddhists worship statues
True
False
19
Define tipitaka
The birthday of Buddha.
The sacred text of Buddhism.
Charitable acts performed during Wesak.
The highest spiritual achievement, free from suffering.
20
Finish the sentence: Christians celebrate the birth, death, and _____________ of Jesus Christ
Ressurection
Enlightement
Christmas
Friends

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