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?

<p>Nirvana (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vishnu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Polytheism and Hinduism?

<p>Polytheism is a belief system separate from Hinduism, while Hinduism embraces the worship of multiple deities. (A)</p> 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?

<p>Utilitarianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Subjectivism reflect according to the text?

<p>The close relationship between morality and people’s feelings and opinions (A)</p> 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?

<p>Friedrich Nietzsche (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ethical Egoism primarily advocate for?

<p>Acting in one's own self-interest as a moral duty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of utilitarian ethics?

<p>Consequences of actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1987 Philippine Constitution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ethical Egoism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Psychological Egoism propose?

<p>'Do' act in our own self-interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Usefulness of its consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way is utilitarianism described in the text?

<p>Consequentialist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lawful order of the court and public safety issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Atman (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Psychological Egoism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is the sole determinant of what is morally good or bad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Hinduism, what does henotheistic mean?

<p>Worshipping one deity while acknowledging others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dharma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Samsara (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The difference it makes on the world's total amount of pleasure and pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Justice is about maximizing the overall happiness of society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mill's view on civil disobedience?

<p>Mill believes that civil disobedience is commendable if it is done for the sake of promoting a higher moral good (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>These rights are justified because they contribute to the general happiness of society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rights are directly associated with the individual's most vital interests, including the right to life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The consequences of the action for society as a whole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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