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Buddhism

Buddhism is a world religion that began in India. In this quiz you will explore Buddhist beliefs, symbols and stories, and think about how they guide everyday life.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Four Noble Truths are important ideas in Buddhism. They explain that suffering has causes and that it can end.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn that Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhists try to understand why people suffer and follow paths of kindness, wisdom and calm.

Key Terms

  • Buddha: The title given to Siddhartha Gautama, the teacher whose ideas began Buddhism.
  • Enlightenment: A deep understanding of truth that Buddhists believe brings freedom from suffering.
  • Meditation: A quiet practice where people focus their minds to become calmer and more thoughtful.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who was the Buddha in KS2 Religious Education?

The Buddha was a man called Siddhartha Gautama who lived in ancient India. Buddhists believe he understood how to overcome suffering and shared his teachings with others.

What do Buddhists believe about suffering?

Buddhists believe that suffering has causes, such as greed or unkindness. By living wisely and compassionately, they believe suffering can be reduced and sometimes ended.

How do Buddhists show their beliefs in everyday life?

Buddhists may meditate, visit temples, light candles or incense, and try to act kindly and peacefully. These everyday actions help them follow the Buddha’s teachings.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
In which country did Buddhism begin?
China
India
Japan
Malaysia
It is an Eastern religion
2 .
Whose teachings are the foundation of Buddhism?
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
Mohandas Gandhi
Pali
Siddhartha Gautama is believed by Buddhists to have achieved Enlightenment. He is more commonly referred to as the Buddha, which means the 'awakened one'
3 .
Which symbol is used to represent the Noble Eightfold Path?
The lotus flower
The image of Buddha
The Dharma Wheel
The deer
The Dharma Wheel, or Dharmachakra, represents the cycle of birth and rebirth. A wheel with eight spokes reminds Buddhists of the Eightfold Path
4 .
Which one of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?
Human suffering is caused by greed and selfishness
Life is full of suffering
There is only one God
It is possible to change human life and find happiness
Buddhists do not believe in a personal god (a god with whom people can have a relationship). The fourth Noble Truth is that the way to change life is by following the Noble Eightfold Path
5 .
In Buddhism, the lotus flower represents .......
Rebirth
Perfection
Purity
Strength
The lotus plant grows from the bottom of a muddy pool towards the light - its white flower symbolises purity, which blossoms into enlightenment
6 .
Where does the Eightfold Path lead?
To heaven
To Enlightenment, or Nirvana
To Dharma
To rebirth
This is happiness and peace
7 .
What is Dharma?
The teachings of the Buddha
A statue found in a Buddhist temple
A person's past actions
A symbol of Buddhism
Dharma can also mean 'nature' and 'truth' - the Buddha's teachings are considered to describe the truth of the way things are
8 .
Buddhist teachings are found in the .......
Bodhisattva
Vedas
Bible
Tripitaka
This is the Buddhist scripture
9 .
Buddhists spend much time in meditation. What is meditation?
Meditation is exactly the same as prayer
Time spent relaxing
Time spent training the mind to become aware
Time spent solving problems
When practising meditation, Buddhists train their minds to ignore distractions (including distracting thoughts), in order to become aware of what is truly important
10 .
A Buddhist place of worship is a .......
Church
Mosque
Gurdwara
Vihara
Vihara is the name for a Buddhist monastery - they were originally built as shelters for wandering monks
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Buddhism

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)
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