Buddhism

Who founded Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama, also called the Buddha.

What does Buddha mean?

Enlightened or awakened person.

What problem did Buddha focus on?

Human suffering.

What causes suffering according to Buddhism?

Desire and attachment.

What are the Four Noble Truths about?

Suffering, its cause, ending suffering, and the path to end it.

What is the Eightfold Path?

A way of living that uses right behavior, thinking, meditation, and self-control to end suffering.

What is nirvana?

A peaceful state where a person escapes suffering and reincarnation.

Did Buddhism support the caste system?

No, it rejected the caste system.

Why did Buddhism appeal to lower-caste people?

Because it rejected the caste system.

Why did Buddhism spread?

Missionaries and merchants carried it along trade routes.

What type of religion is Buddhism?

A universalizing and monastic religion.