Lesson 13 vocab quiz

Question 1

person who gives up worldly pleasures

Accepted Answer

ascetic

Question 2

the four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism

Accepted Answer

Four Noble Truths

Question 3

key idea of Buddhism, followers should live their lives according to these eight teachings

Accepted Answer

Eightfold Path

Question 4

goods or money given to the poor

Accepted Answer

alms

Question 5

teaches that life brings suffering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 6

a Sanskrit word meaning "enlightened"; the name given to the man who founded Buddhism

Accepted Answer

Buddha

Question 7

an ideal state of happiness and peace

Accepted Answer

nirvana

Question 8

state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists

Accepted Answer

enlightenment

Questions 8