Buddhism Teachings and Spread of Buddhism Quiz

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Who is the founder of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment?

Siddhartha Gautama (correct)

Vishnu

Brahma

Asoka

Which of the following is NOT one of the Eight Limbs of the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment?

Right sacrifice (correct)

Right understanding

Right thought

Right mindfulness

Which religion believes in the concept of reincarnation, where the soul is reborn many times based on Karma?

Buddhism

Hinduism (correct)

Polytheism

None of the above

What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?

Nirvana Signup and view all the answers

Which Hindu deity is known as the Preserver or Sustainer in the Hindu Trinity?

Vishnu Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Polytheism and Hinduism?

Polytheism is a belief system separate from Hinduism, while Hinduism embraces the worship of multiple deities. Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and the determination of right behavior based on the usefulness of the action’s consequences?

Utilitarianism Signup and view all the answers

What does Subjectivism reflect according to the text?

The close relationship between morality and people’s feelings and opinions Signup and view all the answers

Who among the philosophers listed in the text would maintain that underlying apparently other-directed behavior is a self-serving desire?

Friedrich Nietzsche Signup and view all the answers

What does Ethical Egoism primarily advocate for?

Acting in one's own self-interest as a moral duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of utilitarian ethics?

Consequences of actions Signup and view all the answers

Who are the two foremost utilitarian thinkers mentioned in the text?

Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill Signup and view all the answers

Which document protects the right to private communication in the Philippines?

1987 Philippine Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Which theory posits that every human action is motivated by self-interest?

Ethical Egoism Signup and view all the answers

What does Psychological Egoism propose?

'Do' act in our own self-interest Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether an action is considered good or bad in utilitarianism?

Usefulness of its consequences Signup and view all the answers

In what way is utilitarianism described in the text?

Consequentialist Signup and view all the answers

What exemptions to the inviolability of private communication are mentioned in the text?

Lawful order of the court and public safety issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the key thought of Hinduism related to the belief in the soul?

Atman Signup and view all the answers

Which theory describes the underlying dynamic behind all human actions as a pursuit of self-interest?

Psychological Egoism Signup and view all the answers

What does Hinduism teach about the pursuit of self-interest according to the text?

It is the sole determinant of what is morally good or bad Signup and view all the answers

In Hinduism, what does henotheistic mean?

Worshipping one deity while acknowledging others Signup and view all the answers

What is a code of living that emphasizes good conduct and morality in Hinduism?

Dharma Signup and view all the answers

What is the doctrine in Hinduism related to the cycle of rebirth and cause-and-effect principle?

Samsara Signup and view all the answers

According to utilitarianism, what is the primary consideration in determining the moral value of an action?

The difference it makes on the world's total amount of pleasure and pain Signup and view all the answers

What is Mill's understanding of justice according to the passage?

Justice is about maximizing the overall happiness of society Signup and view all the answers

What is Mill's view on civil disobedience?

Mill believes that civil disobedience is commendable if it is done for the sake of promoting a higher moral good Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the justification for rights like due process and free speech under utilitarianism?

These rights are justified because they contribute to the general happiness of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between rights and the individual's right to life according to the passage?

Rights are directly associated with the individual's most vital interests, including the right to life Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of utilitarianism according to the passage?

The consequences of the action for society as a whole Signup and view all the answers