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Grade 2 Knowledge 2 - Buddhism

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  • Who did Siddhartha become known as after gaining a deeper understanding of life?
    Buddha
  • How was Siddartha's early life different from what he saw when we ventured out into the world?
    He lived in a palace & was given everything he wanted. When he ventured out he saw suffering, a poor old woman, a sick/hungry man & weeping people
  • Where was Siddhartha born?
    Foothills of the Himalayan Mountains
  • What do we call Buddha's lessons?
    Four Noble Truths
  • Name one of the Four Noble Truths.
    Suffering/unhappiness 1. come from greed 2. all people experience it 3. end when unrealistic desires end 4.end by following a few basic rules
  • How long did Siddhartha will have to sit before he could answer his questions of how to conquer suffering and achieve happiness?
    seven weeks
  • What did Siddhartha’s parents want to protect him from?
    His parents wanted to protect him from the suffering of the world.
  • Which component of a civilization is Buddhism?
    a religion
  • Before Asoka followed Buddhism what did he do?
    He was a warrior king who led many soldiers into battle, wounding and killing thousands of people as he expanded his great empire
  • What is the world fourth largest relgion?
    Buddhism
  • What is enlightenment?
    it means the person gains a greater understanding of life, no longer desires worldly goods, and is then is believed to be free from suffering
  • Where do Buddhists travel to worship?
    Stupas that hold relics of the Buddha
  • Describe an important aspect of Buddism.
    started by Siddhartha, Buddha had many followers, Buddhism spread to many lands after his death, spread by Asoka, important teaching is 4 noble truths
  • What does the name "Buddha" mean?
    “one who is awake,” or “Enlightened One"
  • What are the sacred, or holy dome-shaped shrines built all over Asia to honor the Buddha?
    the Great Stupa of Sanchi
  • Where did Buddhism begin?
    India
  • What are Buddha's basic rules?
    Be kind to others. Do not tell lies or cheat or steal. Do not be selfish. Do not harm people or animals. Train your mind to think clearly.
  • What did Asoka order his teachers to do?
    carry food/medicine, built hospitals, dig wells, irrigation ditches, plant shade trees to comfort travelers, build roads
  • Who is credited with helping spread Buddhism?
    Asoka
  • What is an important world religion that honors Buddha and his teachings?
    Buddhism
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