Buddhism test

Question 1

Define BUDDHISTS

Answer 1

People who follow the Buddha

Question 2

Define DHAMMA

Answer 2

The practice of Buddha’s teachings

Question 3

Define SANGHA

Answer 3

The Buddhist community

Question 4

Define NIRVANA

Answer 4

A state of perfect happiness, when you escape the circle of life and death.

Question 5

Define KARMA

Answer 5

The idea that our actions all have consequences. Good karma helps to reach Nirvana.

Question 6

Define MIDDLE PATH

Answer 6

A way of reaching Nirvana that the Buddha taught. Uses a lotus to represent his ideas.

Aka. Noble eightfold path

Question 7

Define NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH

Answer 7

A way of reaching Nirvana that the Buddha taught. Uses a lotus to represent his ideas.

Aka. Middle path

Question 8

Where did BUDDHISM ORIGINATE?

Answer 8

A part of India called Punjab

Question 9

When did BUDDHISM ORIGINATE?

Answer 9

2500 years ago

Question 10

Who was FIRST BUDDHISM SPEAD by?

Answer 10

Monks

Question 11

Name COUNTRIES where BUDDHISM is COMMONLY PRACTICED?

Answer 11

• China
• Shri Lanka
• Thailand
• Myanmar
• Tibet
• India

Question 12

Define BUDDHA

Answer 12

Enlightened one