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Siddhartha gave up his asceticism after
Suffering arises from:
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Suffering arises from:
Obsessive Cravings
Interdependence
Apathy
Impermanence
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Siddhartha gave up his asceticism after
He achieved Enlightenment
His father threatened to disown him
Hearing a musician tuning his lute
He almost died from starvation
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Mahayana Buddhism
Enlightened beings are known as boddhisattvas
Enlightened beings are known as arhats
Culturally and philosophically diverse
Moved primarily north and west out of India
4
Why do Buddhists take refuge in the Dharma?
Because it proves the Buddha was a god
Because the teachings have proven to be practical and true
Because it's comforting to have clear, easy to follow rules
Because it helps to have support when developing new habits
5
The founder of Buddhism is
Siddhartha Gautama
No founder
Nattaputta Vardhamana
Guru Nanak
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The Great Departure is a reference to when Siddhartha...
Was exposed to the 4 Sights
Was born
Renounced is life as a prince
Achieved Enlightenment
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During his years as an ascetic, Siddhartha subsisted on
Only food that feel from plants
1 grain of rice a day
Whatever strangers provided
Mushrooms from the forest
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"Buddha" means
Enlightened or Awakened one
The One who Conquered Ignorance
The Great Hero
Teacher
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Siddhartha's insight of the Middle Path reflects:
The wisdom of local village girls
How desperately he needed food
His giving into physical comfort
Experiencing the futility of luxury and asceticism
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After Siddhartha abandoned asceticism, he decided to
Sit in meditation until he achieved enlightenment
Become an atheist
Return to the palace and become king
Seek out holy men to learn from them
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In his first sermon, Siddhartha outlined:
The Four Noble Truths
A call to conversion
Rules for his followers
An description of being Enlightened
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Why do Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha?
Because he was an amazing teacher
Because he showed people a path to overcoming suffering
Because he was a god
Because he performed miracles
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The "Sangha" is
The sacred hymns/chants of the Buddha
The most sacred river in India
The Scriptures of Buddhism
The community of believers
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The First Noble Truth observes that
To eliminate the causes of suffering, follow the 8fold path
Life is characterized by suffering
Change the causes of suffering to eliminate it
Suffering is caused by obsessive cravings/ desire/ thirst
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"Dharma" in Buddhism refers to
The teachings of the Tirthankaras
Moral obligations outlined in the Laws of Manu
The teachings of the Buddha
Ethical Responsibilities according to Gender, Caste, and Age
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Siddhartha has been described with all but the following adjectives
Doctor
Rationalist
Scientist
Divine
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When Siddhartha achieved Enlightenment, he gave his first Sermon at:
A river
In the forest
Deer Park
The Vatican
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The Buddha taught that along with obsessive cravings, this contributes to our suffering:
Love
Ignorance
Politics
Religion
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The Scriptures of Buddhism are called
Adi Granth
Agamas
Sutras
Vedas
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One of the most famous and important converts to Buddhism was
Nattaputta Vardhamana
King Ashoka
Saint Paul
Princess Yashodora
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When he heard the musician tuning his lute, he realized that
A life without pleasure was not worth living
The key to enlightenment is found in music
Suffering can be avoided by following the Middle Path
Music is a message from the Gods
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Whom did Siddhartha marry?
A princess from Tibet, Choden
His sister, Yasmine
A stranger, unnamed
His cousin, Yashodora
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In the second half of his discussion of the Noble Truths, Siddhartha offers:
A revelation from God
A diagnosis of the human condition
A prescription to end human suffering
Rules, that if followed, will ensure happiness
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Though shielded from the 4 sights, Siddhartha was exposed to:
Death/ Old Age
Luxury
Disease
Asceticism
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During the Axial Age, this practice was common among those who sought Enlightenment
Indulgences
Asceticism
Prayer
Wealth
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The literal translation of "Nirvana" is:
"Salvation"
"To be numb"
"To be saved"
"To Extinguish"
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Siddhartha was a member of which caste?
Shudra
Vaisya
Brahmin
Kshatriya
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The Third Nobel Truth says that
Suffering is cause by obsessive desires/ cravings
Eliminate the causes of suffering to end it
Follow the 8fold path to end suffering
Life is characterized by suffering
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The Goal of Buddhism
Salvation through the grace of God
Follow the 8fold Path to eliminate suffering
Eliminate all karma and be released from cycle of samsara
Do your dharma to get good karma to achieve moksha
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King Ashoka contributed by the spread of Buddhism by doing all EXCEPT
Convert or die campaigns throughout India and beyond
Carved monuments with Buddhist teachings all over India
Sending Buddhist missionaries to other countries
Supporting Buddhist monks and nuns
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"Shunyata" or "emptiness" refers to:
The true nature of reality
Radical Interdependence
The Path of Moderation
Soullessness
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Siddhartha and his wife, Yashodora had how many children?
1
2
none
3
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A Boddhisattva is:
A form of asceticism
An enlightened being who chooses rebirth to help others
A sacred tree in India
A Tibetan Buddhist King
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The more liberal branch of Buddhism is
Svetambara
Theraveda
Digambara
Mahayana
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Siddhartha was
The middle son
The oldest/only son
The youngest of 3 sons
The 2nd son
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The more conservative branch of Buddhism is called
Theraveda
Svetambara
Digambara
Mahayana
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Generally speaking, the most important virtue of Buddhism is
Service to others
Compassion
NonViolence
Generosity
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Which DID NOT occur when Siddhartha was born?
He could walk/ talk at just 1 day old
A dozen ascetics achieved enlightenment
Lotus flowers blossomed in his footsteps
His mother felt no pain
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The Axial Age was known for
The emergence of metal tools
Time of artistic innovation
Religious development and diversity
The Agricultural Revolution
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Everyone sleeping through Siddhartha's departure from the palace is a metaphor for,
Human exhaustion
Human apathy
Human ignorance
Human selfishness
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The Second Noble Truth says that
Follow the 8fold path to end suffering
Change the causes of suffering to eliminate it
Suffering is caused by obsessive cravings/ desires
Life is characterized by suffering
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The film Little Buddha depicted which form of Buddhism?
Tantric
Zen
Tibetan
Pure Land
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Buddhists find ANNICA to be reassuring because:
By changing the "cause" we can change the consequences
Annihilating the "ego" reduces suffering
Constant change means all conditions are temporary
We discover compassion in our interconnectedness
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Siddhartha's dharma was
To serve the king
To become a merchant
To become King
To be a priest
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The Fourth Noble Truth says that
Suffering is caused by obsessive cravings/ desires
Follow the 8fold path to end suffering
Changes the causes of suffering to eliminate suffering
Life is characterized by suffering
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"Annica" means:
"NonSoul"
"Radical Interdependence"
"Impermanence"
"To steal"
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Theraveda Buddhism?
Primarily found in SouthEast Asia and Sri Lanka
There are fewer sacred texts
Enlightened beings are reborn to help others achieve Nirvana
Focus on individual enlightenment through meditation
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The core of Buddha's Teachings is summed up in
The Laws of Karma
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
The Middle Path
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The Sanskrit term for obsessive craving/ thirst is:
Annica
Nirvana
Apariagraha
Tanha
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A prophecy at Siddhartha's birth predicted that he would become either a... or a...:
Deity or Demon
Sinner or Saint
Prince or Prophet
Fool or Founder
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"Anatman (Anatta)" literally means:
Soul
Impermanence
Non-Soul/Soullessness
Ignorance
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Before converting, King Ashoka was infamous for
His acts of asceticism
His success and brutality in warfare
He performed more horse sacrifices than any other Hindu King
His prowess as an artist and muscian
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For the rest of his life, Siddhartha:
Converted people to Hinduism
Traveled the world
Taught others how to overcome suffering
Indulged his senses
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Buddhists take refuge in:
The Trimurti
Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
The Buddha, The Dharma, the Sangha
Guru Adi Granth
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Siddhartha was born during which era?
The Axial Age
The Bronze Age
The Middle Ages
The Golden Age
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Buddhism was founded during which century
6th Ct BCE
6th Ct CE
16th Ct CE
16th Ct BCE
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In the first half of his discussion of the Noble Truths, Siddhartha offers:
An analysis of human civilization
A proclamation, if accepted, that will guarantee salvation
A prescription for healing the human condition
A diagnosis of the human condition
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Siddhartha achieved enlightenment while meditating under a
Statue of Vishnu
Palm Tree
Bodhi Tree
Sun lamp
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Siddhartha was an ascetic for how long?
6 months
6 decades
6 days
6 years
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The spoked wheel is a symbol of the 8fold path for all the following EXCEPT
We can begin anywhere
Practicing draws us towards Nirvana (the center)
The Buddha rode everywhere on a chariot
As we draw closer to Nirvana we realize the paths connect
