Buddhism Quiz

Followers of Buddhism don’t acknowledge a supreme ______ or deity.

When followers reach this spiritual echelon, they’re said to have experienced ______.

The word Buddha means “______.”

The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, ______ and wisdom.

Some scholars don’t recognize Buddhism as an organized ______, but rather, a 'way of life' or a 'spiritual tradition.'

Buddhists embrace the concepts of karma (the law of cause and ______) and reincarnation (the continuous cycle of ______).

Buddha, born with the name Siddhartha Gautama, was a teacher, philosopher and spiritual leader who is considered the founder of ______

He lived and taught in the region around the border of modern-day Nepal and India sometime between the 6th to 4th century ______

The name Buddha means 'one who is awakened' or 'the ______ one.'

While scholars agree that Buddha did in fact exist, the specific dates and events of his life are still ______

According to the most widely known story of his life, after experimenting with different teachings for years, and finding none of them acceptable, Siddhartha Gautama spent a fateful night in deep meditation ______ a tree.

During his meditation, all of the answers he had been seeking became clear, and he achieved full awareness, thereby becoming ______

The religion’s founder, Buddha, is considered an extraordinary being, but not a ______.

The word Buddha means “______.”

Buddhists often meditate because they believe it helps awaken ______.

There are many philosophies and interpretations within Buddhism, making it a tolerant and evolving ______.

Buddhism encourages its people to avoid self-indulgence but also self-______.

Buddha’s most important teachings, known as The Four Noble Truths, are essential to understanding the ______.