Buddhism for Year 1: Beliefs, Practices, and Festivals

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a rule that Buddhists follow?

Accepted Answer

Don't eat meat

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Don't hurt other living things

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Don't steal

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Don't lie

Question 2

Which of these is a way that Buddhists try to find peace and happiness?

Accepted Answer

Sitting still and focusing on their thoughts

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Praying to a god

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Giving gifts to the poor

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Going on a long journey

Question 3

What is the main goal that Buddhists work towards?

Accepted Answer

To find out the truth about life and end all sadness and pain

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To go to heaven when they die

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To become a superhero

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To become very rich and famous

Question 4

Which of these is NOT part of the Noble Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

Making sacrifices to the gods

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Speaking kindly and honestly

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Doing the right thing

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Being mindful of your thoughts and actions

Question 5

What is the name of the special wheel that shows the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

Dharmachakra

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Mandala

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Stupa

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Buddha

Question 6

Buddhists believe that everyone can end their suffering. What is the ultimate goal of Buddhists?

Accepted Answer

To achieve Nirvana

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To reach heaven

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To become very wealthy

Question 7

Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

Accepted Answer

The Eightfold Path is the way to end suffering.

Answer

Life has difficulties.

Answer

We suffer because we want things too much.

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We can end our suffering.

Question 8

Buddhists believe that our actions have consequences. What is this belief known as?

Accepted Answer

Karma

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Rebirth

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Monotheism

Question 9

What do Buddhists believe happens to us after we die?

Accepted Answer

Buddhists believe we will be reborn as a new person.

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Buddhists believe we will become a ghost.

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Buddhists believe we will disappear forever.

Question 10

What is the main idea of the first Noble Truth?

Accepted Answer

There are many types of suffering in life.

Answer

Things sometimes change and sometimes stay the same.

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We can end suffering if we work hard.

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Life has no purpose.

Question 11

What is the first step on the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

Right understanding

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Right speech

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Right livelihood

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Right effort

Question 12

What is the name of the festival that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Vesak

Answer

Diwali

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Hanukkah

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Christmas

Question 13

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

To reach nirvana

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To become rich

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To find happiness

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To live a long life

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Buddhist monks?

Accepted Answer

They eat meat.

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They shave their heads.

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They wear orange robes.

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They live in monasteries.

Question 15

What is the symbol of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

A lotus flower

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A cross

Answer

A crescent moon

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A star

Question 16

Who is considered to be the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Answer

Jesus Christ

Answer

Moses

Answer

Muhammad

Question 17

Which of the following practices is part of the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

Right Speech

Answer

Being kind to animals

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Being wealthy

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Eating only meat

Question 18

What is the festival called that celebrates the life of Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Vesak

Answer

Diwali

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 19

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Buddha

Answer

Jesus

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Mohammed

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Moses

Question 20

What is the main aim of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

To become enlightened

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To become rich

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To live forever

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To convert others to Buddhism

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a key teaching of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

There is heaven and hell

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Everything is connected

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Actions have consequences

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Life is precious

Question 22

Which animal is a symbol of strength in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Elephant

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Tiger

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Snake

Question 23

Where did Buddha find enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

Bodh Gaya

Answer

Jerusalem

Answer

Rome

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Mecca

Question 24

What is the Buddhist symbol of purity?

Accepted Answer

Lotus flower

Answer

Dharma wheel

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Bell

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Stupa

Question 25

What is the first step of the Four Noble Truths?

Accepted Answer

Life is full of suffering.

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The cause of suffering is desire.

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The end of suffering is nirvana.

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The path to the end of suffering is the Eightfold Path.

Question 26

Which of these is NOT part of the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

Believing in Vishnu

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Speaking kindly

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Doing a job that helps others

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Being aware of your thoughts and feelings

Question 27

What is the most important day of the Buddhist year?

Accepted Answer

Vesak

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Diwali

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Easter

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Hanukkah

Question 28

Who taught the people about Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Buddha

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Jesus

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Muhammad

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Moses

Question 29

What is the Buddhist symbol?

Accepted Answer

The lotus flower

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The cross

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The Star of David

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The crescent moon

Question 30

What is the goal of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

To reach nirvana

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To be famous

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To go to heaven

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To be happy

Question 31

Which of these is a key belief of Buddhists?

Accepted Answer

All living things are connected.

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There is only one God.

Answer

Buddhists should eat meat.

Answer

The Torah is a holy book.

Question 32

What is the name of the book that contains the teachings of Buddha?

Accepted Answer

The Tripitaka

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Quran

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The Torah

Question 33

Where did Buddha live?

Accepted Answer

India

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China

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Japan

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Thailand

Question 34

Who was the first Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

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Dalai Lama

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Thich Nhat Hanh

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Pema Chodron

Question 35

What is the first of the Four Noble Truths?

Accepted Answer

Life is unsatisfactory.

Answer

Suffering has a cause.

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Suffering can be ended.

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The path to end suffering is the Eightfold Path.

Question 36

Which is NOT a part of the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

Right friendships

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Right view

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Right thought

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Right livelihood

Question 37

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Answer

Jesus Christ

Answer

Muhammad

Answer

Lao Tzu

Question 38

What is the name of the Buddhist festival that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Vesak

Answer

Diwali

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Hanukkah

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Christmas

Question 39

What is the main goal of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

To achieve enlightenment.

Answer

To become rich and famous.

Answer

To live a long and happy life.

Answer

To help others.

Question 40

What does the symbol of the lotus flower represent in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Purity and enlightenment

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Love and compassion

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Strength and power

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Beauty and fragility

Question 41

What is the name of the sacred text of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

The Tripitaka

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Torah

Answer

The Qur'an

Question 42

Who is the main deity in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

There is no main deity in Buddhism.

Answer

Buddha

Answer

Bodhisattva

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Dharma

Question 43

What is the name of the Buddhist practice of meditation?

Accepted Answer

Vipassana

Answer

Yoga

Answer

Tai Chi

Answer

Zen

Question 44

What is the name of the Buddhist monastic order?

Accepted Answer

Sangha

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Brahmin

Answer

Lama

Answer

Mullah

Question 45

What religion are we learning about?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Hinduism

Question 46

Who started Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Buddha

Answer

Jesus Christ

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Muhammad

Answer

Moses

Question 47

What is the goal of the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

To end suffering

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To make us happy

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To become a good person

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To reach heaven

Question 48

What is the name of the Buddhist festival that celebrates the Buddha's birthday?

Accepted Answer

Vesak

Answer

Christmas

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Diwali

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Easter

Question 49

What is the symbol of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

A lotus flower

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A cross

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A crescent moon

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A star and crescent

Question 50

Where did Buddhism start?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

China

Answer

Japan

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Thailand

Question 51

What is the name of the spiritual leader in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Monk

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Priest

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Rabbi

Answer

Imam

Question 52

Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

Accepted Answer

Happiness is the only way to end suffering

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Life is suffering

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Suffering has a cause

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Suffering can be ended

Question 53

What is the first step on the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

Right Understanding

Answer

Right Thought

Answer

Right Action

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Right Mindfulness

Question 54

Who is believed to be the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

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Confucius

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Jesus

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Abraham

Question 55

What is the name of the sacred teachings of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

The Tripitaka

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The Vedas

Answer

The Bible

Answer

The Quran

Question 56

What does the lotus flower symbolise in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Purity and enlightenment

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Wisdom and compassion

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Strength and courage

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Love and hope

Question 57

Which of these is a Buddhist practice for developing calmness?

Accepted Answer

Meditation

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Yoga

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Tai Chi

Answer

Pilgrimage

Question 58

What is the name of the festival that celebrates the birth of Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Vesak

Answer

Christmas

Answer

Hanukkah

Answer

Diwali

Question 59

What is the ultimate goal of a bodhisattva?

Accepted Answer

To help others reach enlightenment

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To achieve personal enlightenment

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To become a Buddha

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To escape the cycle of rebirth

Question 60

Which Buddhist belief teaches that our actions have consequences?

Accepted Answer

Karma

Answer

Emptiness

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Reincarnation

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Dependent Origination

Question 61

In Buddhism, what are the two main ways to practice meditation?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness and concentration

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Prayer and chanting

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Yoga and Tai Chi

Answer

Pilgrimage and fasting

Question 62

Buddhists celebrate a special day called:

Accepted Answer

Vesak

Answer

Diwali

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Christmas

Answer

Eid

Question 63

Who started Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Answer

Jesus Christ

Answer

Prophet Muhammad

Answer

Moses

Question 64

What is the main goal in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

To reach enlightenment and end suffering.

Answer

To become rich and successful.

Answer

To be happy forever.

Answer

To make everyone a Buddhist.