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The Life of the Buddha
This quiz features questions regarding important events in the life of the historical Buddha.
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(2.22)
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Quiz ID: #22156
Category:
Religion
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Buddhism
Submitted By:
john1701
Question #1
The historical figure who became the Buddha of our age was named...
Paramahansa Yogananda
Lao-Tzu
Siddhartha Gautama
Ryokan Daigu
Hakuin Ekaku
Question #2
The Buddha was born in...
Kyoto, Japan
Lumbini, a park in Northern India
Amdo, a region of Tibet
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Question #3
He was the son of...
A king and queen
A Vedic priest
A carpenter
A school teacher
A sculptor
Question #4
At what age did the Buddha-to-be leave his home behind to become a wandering ascetic?
Your Answer:
1 word, 2 letters. There is also an alternate answer.
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Question #5
What sight was it that inspired the Buddha-to-be to leave his family life behind him, and embark on a spiritual quest for enlightenment?
An aged man
A sick man
A decaying corpse
A homeless ascetic
All of the above
Question #6
The Buddha eventually achieved enlightenment while meditating beneath a tree.
True
False
Question #7
Following his enlightenment, the Buddha travelled to a deer park in Benares, where he taught his first disciples of how many Noble Truths?
Your Answer:
1 word, 1 letters. There is also an alternate answer.
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Question #8
The Buddha was a vegetarian.
True
False
Question #9
How did the Buddha finally die?
He was hanged by King Bimbisara of Magadha.
Having prophesised his own death, he ate his final meal and was taken violently ill shortly afterwards.
He was trampled by an elephant.
He died completely naturally, of old age.
The circumstances of his death are not recorded.
Question #10
What age is the Buddha said to have been when he died?
Your Answer:
1 word, 2 letters. There is also an alternate answer.
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