Deck 5: Buddhism: Becoming Awake

Question 1

A spiritual map leading you away from a realm of suffering is called a __________.

A) sangha
B) mandala
C) bodhisattva
D) skandha

Answer 1

B

Question 2

For Mahayana, the Buddha __________.

A) is merely an ideal
B) exists in three bodies: earthly, heavenly, and transcendent
C) exists only as an earthly body
D) exists as an heavenly body only

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Both Buddhism and Hinduism recognize the importance of the teachings of the Buddha.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What does the name "Siddhartha" mean?

A) One who will be enlightened
B) One who will rule with love
C) The compassionate one
D) Every wish fulfilled

Question 5

Which of the following statements best accounts for the term anatman?

A) Buddhists do not believe in a divine creator or soul.
B) Buddhists place faith in the Buddha, much as Hindus revere Brahman.
C) Buddhists meditate daily to purify their inner essence.
D) Buddhists strive to please a single all-powerful diety.

Question 6

During the first watch __________.

A) Siddhartha perceived his own enlightenment
B) Siddhartha remembered his previous births and deaths in detail
C) Siddhartha realized how the deeds in one life affect the birth in the next life
D) Siddhartha rejoiced and ate fruit with his family

Question 7

Mahayana Buddhism is the __________.

A) lesser vehicle
B) way of light
C) teachings of the elders
D) great vehicle

Question 8

Nirvana means __________.

A) to be liberated
B) bliss
C) peace
D) to extinguish

Question 9

Siddhartha resisted the temptations of Mara, the evil one, before attaining enlightenment.

Question 10

Skandhas are __________.

A) pressure points for acupuncture
B) emotions
C) energy centers
D) aggregates

Question 11

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

A) Life involves duhkha.
B) Suffering is caused by desire.
C) Desire is the root of all happiness.
D) There is a path to follow that will end suffering.

Question 12

Siddhartha was assassinated by jealous political rulers.

Question 13

The sacred texts of Buddhism are called the __________.

A) Tripitaka
B) Sangha
C) Devas
D) Nirvana

Question 14

Buddhists recognize there are many realms of existence, including deities and supernatural beings.

Question 15

An arhat is a(n) __________.

A) "worthy one"
B) "empty one"
C) "compassionate one"
D) "wise one"

Question 16

Buddha means the __________.

A) compassionate one
B) awakened one
C) merciful one
D) vengeful one

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the many names given to the Buddha by Buddhists?

A) Brahma
B) Siva
C) Shakyamuni
D) Vedanta

Question 18

Unlike other religious traditions, Buddhism __________.

A) focuses on salvation through meditation
B) places emphasis on supernatural dieties
C) perceives no divine creator
D) expects adherents to follow strict codes of conduct

Question 19

On the night Siddhartha became enlightened, ________ sought to stop him.

A) Maya
B) Mara
C) Satan
D) Gautama

Question 20

Buddhists believe there is an essential self, an atman.

Question 21

What are the two main branches of Buddhism, and how do they differ from one another?

Question 22

The order of monks is called the ________.

Question 23

There are two main branches of Buddhism: ________ or "way of the elders," and ________ or the "great vehicle."

Question 24

The Buddha taught that life inevitably involves suffering.

Question 25

According to tradition, Maya, Siddhartha's mother, became pregnant when a white ________ entered her side in a dream.

Question 26

Compare and contrast nirvana and moksha.

Question 27

Siddhartha taught four basic doctrines, known as the ________.

Question 28

What are the main branches of Buddhism, and how are they different?

Question 29

Explain the eightfold path. Be sure to discuss its relationship to the Four Noble Truths in your response.

Question 30

List the four signs, and briefly explain their significance in Siddhartha's life.

Question 31

How are dharma, karma, and samsara similar to, and different from, the Hindu tradition?

Question 32

Mahayana Buddhism is also known as "the lesser vehicle."

Question 33

What are five of the different names given to Siddhartha? Explain each.

Question 34

The Buddhist notion of nirvana is essentially the same thing as the Hindu notion of moksha.

Question 35

The path to end suffering is called the ________.

Question 36

By tradition, Siddhartha did not allow women to practice his teachings.

Question 37

What are the Four Noble Truths?

Question 38

Discuss some of the major elements of the life of Siddhartha Gautama.

Question 39

Theravada Buddhists strive to become one with Brahma.

Question 40

How can it be said that the Buddha is a deity and is not a deity?