Book 1 Unit 15
The Spread of Buddhism and its Influence

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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