Buddhism and Siddhartha Gautama

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Which clan did Siddhartha Gautama belong to?

Shakya
Vatsa
Bharadwaj
Gautama (correct)

What is the meaning of the name 'Siddhartha'?

The one who is destined for greatness
One who has achieved his goal (correct)
The one who brings peace to the world
The one who walks the path of righteousness

What was the caste of Siddhartha Gautama's family?

Vaishya
Kshatriya (correct)
Shudra
Brahmin

What unusual occurrence happened when Siddhartha Gautama was born?

His mother gave birth standing and holding onto a tree (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who did Siddhartha Gautama marry before becoming the founder of Buddhism?

Princess Yasodhara (C) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Siddhartha Gautama to follow a path to solve human sufferings?

The sight of renunciants (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day')?

Commemorates the Buddha's first sermon (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Vesak or Visakah Puja ('Buddha Day') commemorate?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the founder of Christianity?

Jesus Christ (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 5th Commandment in Christianity forbid?

Murder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central celebration for Christians?

Easter (A) Signup and view all the answers

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' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do Christians observe during Lent period?

Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event does Christmas commemorate?

The birth of Jesus Christ (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do Christians observe Easter?

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What does the 7th Commandment in Christianity prohibit?

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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