Buddhism

How long did Sidhartha meditate under the bodhi tree?

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

In Buddhism, a state of perfect wisdom in which one understands basic truths about the universe

If the child left home, he would become a

During the centuries after Buddha's death, missionaries spread his faith over large parts of

Overall, which two factors helped spread Buddhism?

Who told the King about who Siddhartha would grow up to be?

Nirvana is very similar to this belief in Hinduism, or a release from the cycle of reincarnation

What did Siddhartha want to find the truth to?

Reached this East Asian island nation in the 6th century CE via trade routes. Today its the dominant religion

By following the 8 fold path, one can reach

Buddhism became very popular in Asia, but it never gained a permanent foothold in ____, its country of origin

T or F: Buddhists believe in reincarnation

Which is not one of the 4 noble truths (paraphrased)

Buddhism reached this peninsula in the 4th cent. CE. 1st practiced by elites but became very important to all levels

Where did Buddhism Begin?

_____ and ____ wandered through India spreading the Buddha's teachings as missionaries

Buddhism spread by missionaries, but it also especially spread along

What is the point of the 'Four noble Truths'?

Buddhism spread to this country by way of the Silk Roads in the 1st century CE across the Taklaman desert

Buddhism was introduced to this country by Ashoka around 236 BCE. Worship of the bodhi tree is important here

What is the, 'Middle Way'?

On his venture outside of the palace, Sidhartha saw

Home to maritime (sea based) kingdoms who traded in SE Asia and embraced Buddhism

Home to Angkor Wat, once a Hindu temple that became adorned with Buddhist sculptures during the Khmer empire

How many years ago was Buddhism created?

Buddhism rejected this, making it appealing to laborers and craftspeople

Buddhism is _______