1 Why did Gautama leave his family though he had a good
life as an Indian prince?
He leave his family
because he try to find the answer to why people should suffer and die.
2 People called him the Buddha.Why?
Because he taught the
truth about life.
3 What do Buddhists believe about life?
They believe life is
a cycle.
4 What should people follow to be free from the cycle of
death and rebirth?
To be free, people should
follow the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
5 What are the Four Noble Truths that the Buddha discovered?
(1) Life is full of
pain and suffering.
(2) Pain and suffering
are caused by selfish desires.
(3) People should give
up their self desires.
(4) The way to end suffering
is to follow the Eightfold Path.
6 What is the Eightfold Path for?
1.Right thoughts,
2.Right understanding, 3. Right meditation, 4.Right mindfulness,
5.Right effort,
6.Rights actions, 7.Right speech, 8.Right living.
7 How did the Indian ruler Asoka spread Buddhism?
He spread Buddhism by
sending Buddhist teacher to visit different parts of India and
building temples, stupas,
and stone pillars carved with Buddha's teacher in many parts of his empire.
8 What is the difference between Hinayana Buddhism and Mahayana
Buddhism?
Hinayana Buddhism belived
that wisdom was a way to Nirvana, but Mahayana Buddhism
thought kindness was
important.
9 Why is Hinayana Buddhism also called Southern Buddhism?
Because the Hinayana
Buddhism apread southward.
10 What is Mahayana Buddhism also called? Why?
It also called Northern
Buddhism, because the Mahayana Buddhism spread northward.
11 What influences do you think Buddhism had on people? Find and
give some examples.
Buddhism influenced
people through New Ideas , Buildings
, Social services , Education and Art.
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