Q.1
Buddhism teaches that we should .....
  • Let others control our lives
  • Not be concerned about anything that happens
  • Develop a state of consciousness
  • Write down everything we see
Q.2
A particular branch of Buddhism attempts to understand the meaning of life without being misled by logical thought. What is the name given to this?
  • Conformist
  • Conventional
  • Orthodox
  • Zen
Q.3
Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism. How is he most usually referred to:
  • The Buddha
  • The Buddleia
  • The Buddowa
  • The Buddaka
Q.4
With which of the following words could Buddhist best be associated?
  • Colourful
  • Dour
  • Grey
  • Sombre
Q.5
The Dalai Lama says that the purpose of life is to:
  • Be happy
  • Search for the true God
  • Worship many Gods
  • Worship one God
Q.6
Karma is the belief that people's present actions will affect them in the future. Which of the following might be called "bad karma"?
  • Compassion
  • Generosity
  • Greed
  • Kindness
Q.7
With which religion is Buddhism most closely associated?
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Hinduism
Q.8
The goal of Buddhists is to be free from suffering, greed, hatred and delusion. What is the name given to this state?
  • Birvana
  • Nirvana
  • Sirvana
  • Tirvana
Q.9
The Dalai Lama (the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people) is noted for his campaigning on what subject?
  • Armed resistance
  • Global warming
  • Opposition to violence
  • The environment
Q.10
A mandala is used for what purpose?
  • An aid to meditation
  • Eating food
  • Heating water
  • Keeping away evil spirits
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