Buddhism Quiz
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Lesson duration is: 45 minIntroduction
Test and reinforce your students' knowledge with this interactive quiz on Buddhism! With 20 varied questions (multiple-choice and drag-and-drop), students playfully discover key topics: from the origins of Buddhism to rituals and differences with other faiths.
Instructions
The Buddhism quiz consists of five rounds with four questions each:
- Round 1: origins
- Round 2: Gautama Buddha
- Round 3: Sacred scriptures
- Round 4: rituals and symbols
- Round 5: differences from other faiths
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Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Slide 2 - Slide
In which area did Buddhism originate?
A
Israel and Palestine
B
Turkey
C
Armenia
D
Saudi Arabia
Slide 3 - Quiz
How long ago did the Buddha live?
A
2,500 years ago
B
2,000 years ago
C
1,000 years ago
D
500 years ago
Slide 4 - Quiz
What does 'enlightenment' mean in Buddhism?
A
Criticism of traditional ideas and institutions, and a drive for greater freedom and equality
B
Turning on the light
C
Knowing how to live without suffering and with inner peace
D
Emphasis on reason and science
Slide 5 - Quiz
How did Buddha achieve enlightenment?
A
By fighting against other gods
B
By meditating deeply under a tree
C
Travelling outside cities in Nepal
D
By reading a book on Enlightenment
Slide 6 - Quiz
Slide 7 - Slide
What does the word 'Buddha' mean?
A
The wise
B
The enlightened
C
The messenger
D
The master
Slide 8 - Quiz
What was Buddha's real name?
A
Ananda Gautama
B
Asoka Gautama
C
Shiva Gautama
D
Siddhartha Gautama
Slide 9 - Quiz
Why did Siddhartha leave his palace?
A
He wanted to lead an army
B
He searched for the meaning of life and how to stop suffering
C
He was exiled
D
He wanted to become a trader
Slide 10 - Quiz
What did Siddhartha see during his journey outside the palace?
A
Only sad people
B
Old, sick and poor people
C
Only soldiers
D
Wildlife
Slide 11 - Quiz
Slide 12 - Slide
What are the main rules of Buddhism called?
A
Ten Commandments
B
Five Ghosts
C
The Three Words
D
Four Noble Truths
Slide 13 - Quiz
What is the most important Buddhist book?
A
The Nirvana
B
The Dharma
C
The Tripitaka
D
The Thora
Slide 14 - Quiz
What is the cycle of birth and rebirth called?
A
Nirvana
B
Karma
C
Samsara
D
Meditation
Slide 15 - Quiz
The earliest scriptures of Buddhism
End of suffering
Cycle of rebirth
Consequence of
your actions
Drag the terms to their meaning:
Karma
Nirvana
Samsara
Tripitaka
Slide 16 - Drag question
Slide 17 - Slide
What does meditation mean?
A
Dancing and singing about life
B
Standing still and reflecting on life and yourself
C
Reading a book about life
D
Sharing thoughts and food with others
Slide 18 - Quiz
What do some Buddhist monks wear?
A
Orange or red robes
B
Brown or white robes
C
Blue or green robes
D
Purple or black robes
Slide 19 - Quiz
What is an important Buddhist symbol?
A
B
C
D
Slide 20 - Quiz
What does the Dharma wheel mean?
A
Eternal cycle of life
B
The power of fire
C
Wealth
D
Strength
Slide 21 - Quiz
Slide 22 - Slide
How many gods does Buddhism believe in?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
Slide 23 - Quiz
What do Buddhists believe happens after death?
A
You go to heaven or hell
B
Your soul rests on the earth
C
Your soul goes to God
D
You are born again
Slide 24 - Quiz
What do Buddhists call their house of worship?
A
Mosque
B
Temple
C
Synagogue
D
Church
Slide 25 - Quiz
What belongs to which faith?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Karma
Shiva
Buddha
Brahma
Holi
Dharma
Vedas
Nirvana
Slide 26 - Drag question
How did the quiz go?
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