Buddhism Quiz

What name was given to Siddhartha Guatama?

the Buddha

His goal was to achieve a higher consciousness through ascetic practices and what?

Meditation

What does "ascetic" mean?

To give up worldly pleasures

What do you call "a state of happiness and peace?"

Nirvana

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

The Four Noble Truths

What area of the world did Buddhism become popular?

Asia

What do you call a place where monks and nuns of the Buddhist religion practice their faith?

Monastery

How many followers does Buddhism have today?

500 million

Where does Buddhism rank compared to other religions in the number of followers?

Fourth largest

When did the Buddha live?

500 BCE

What does "Buddha" mean?

Enlightened One

Was the Buddha born rich, poor, or middle class?

rich