16 Questions
Which clan did Siddhartha Gautama belong to?
Gautama
What is the meaning of the name 'Siddhartha'?
One who has achieved his goal
What was the caste of Siddhartha Gautama's family?
Kshatriya
What unusual occurrence happened when Siddhartha Gautama was born?
His mother gave birth standing and holding onto a tree
Who did Siddhartha Gautama marry before becoming the founder of Buddhism?
Princess Yasodhara
What motivated Siddhartha Gautama to follow a path to solve human sufferings?
The sight of renunciants
What is the significance of Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day')?
Commemorates the Buddha's first sermon
What does Vesak or Visakah Puja ('Buddha Day') commemorate?
All of the above
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Jesus Christ
What does the 5th Commandment in Christianity forbid?
Murder
What is the central celebration for Christians?
Easter
What are the two great precepts that summarize all God's laws in Christianity?
'Love your neighbor as yourself' and 'Honor your father and mother'
What do Christians observe during Lent period?
Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving
Which event does Christmas commemorate?
The birth of Jesus Christ
How do Christians observe Easter?
By engaging in joyful celebrations, church services, and feasts
What does the 7th Commandment in Christianity prohibit?
'You shall not commit adultery'
Study Notes
Siddhartha Gautama
- Belonged to the Shakya clan
- 'Siddhartha' means 'he who achieves his goal'
- His family belonged to the Kshatriya caste
- At birth, unusual occurrence: a white elephant with six tusks appeared in a dream to his mother, Maya
Early Life and Marriage
- Married Yasodhara before becoming the founder of Buddhism
Path to Enlightenment
- Motivated to solve human sufferings after seeing four sights: an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a wandering ascetic
Buddhist Celebrations
- Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day'): commemorates Buddha's first sermon
- Vesak or Visakah Puja ('Buddha Day'): commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing away
Christianity
- Founder: Jesus Christ
- 5th Commandment: forbids killing
- Central celebration: Christmas
- Two great precepts summarizing God's laws: love God and love thy neighbor
- During Lent: Christians observe 40 days of prayer, fasting, and charity
- Easter: commemorates Jesus' resurrection
- 7th Commandment: prohibits adultery
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