Question 1

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

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1. Siddhartha - This is the birth name of the historical figure who later became known as the Buddha. It means "one who has achieved his aim" or "he who has attained his goals."

2. Gautama - This is Siddhartha's family name. He is often referred to as Gautama Buddha, with "Buddha" meaning "enlightened one." This name emphasizes his family lineage and his attainment of enlightenment.

3. Shakyamuni - This name refers to Siddhartha's clan, the Shakya clan. "Muni" means "sage" or "wise one," so Shakyamuni can be translated as "the sage of the Shakya clan."

4. Tathagata - This is a title often used by the Buddha to refer to himself. It can be translated as "one who has thus gone" or "one who has thus come." It emphasizes the Buddha's understanding of the nature of reality and his ability to transcend it.

5. Bhagavan - This is a term used to address the Buddha with reverence and respect. It can be translated as "blessed one" or "fortunate one," and it highlights the Buddha's spiritual qualities and his role as a teacher and guide.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

elephant

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The path to end suffering is called the ________.

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Question 10

What are the Four Noble Truths?

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Question 11

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

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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 12

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

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Question 13

Siddhartha taught four basic doctrines, known as the ________.

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Buddhists believe there is an essential self, an atman.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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Question 17

The Buddha taught that life inevitably involves suffering.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The sacred texts of Buddhism are called the __________.

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

Question 19

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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Siddhartha
Deva
Anatman
Nirvana

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Exam 5: Buddhism: Becoming Awake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The path to end suffering is called the ________.

What are the Four Noble Truths?

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

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

Siddhartha taught four basic doctrines, known as the ________.

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

Buddhists believe there is an essential self, an atman.

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

The Buddha taught that life inevitably involves suffering.

The sacred texts of Buddhism are called the __________.

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

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