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TCI Ch. 16 Buddhism

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Quiz from TCI's Ancient World History on Buddhism

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1
Which of these events took place at about the same time as the Buddha lived?
A cave wall was painted in south France about 15,000 B.C.E.
Hammurabi began writing his code in Babylon in 1792 B.C.E.
Romans destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E.
Persians conquered Babylon and let Jews return in 539 B.C.E.
2
Which of the following of the Eight-Fold Path focuses on the use of meditation?
Right Mindfulness
Right View
Right Concentration
Right Effort
3
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
ritual bathing
many gods
many lifetimes
caste system
4
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you do?
become ruler of a kingdom
abandon your religion
give up most of what you own
become a parent of a large family
5
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
He was not interested in others
His father protected him.
He understood that pain is not real.
The gods granted him special favors.
6
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
everlasting
awakened
all-powerful
sorrowful
7
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?
She gave up all her wealth
She received a visit from an angel.
She dreamed about a white elephant.
She married against her parents' wishes.
8
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Only death can end cravings.
Suffering is caused by desires.
Study leads to wisdom.
Joy is achieved by praying.