Buddhism

IMPORTANT

Buddhism: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Life of the Buddha, Sects in Buddhism, Four Noble Truths and Ashtamarga - Eight Fold Path etc.

Important Questions on Buddhism

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 1

Who gave the concept of 'Tanha' ?

EASY
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 2

What is the name of the language in which Gautama Buddha preached his teachings?

 

EASY
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 3

Which is the teaching of Gautam Buddha?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 4

Which of the following is NOT a teaching of the Four Noble Truths? 

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 5

Where did Buddha receive enlightenment? 

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 6

Buddha and Mahaveera gave their teachings in Sanskrit language.

HARD
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 7

Due to disagreements, apart from Hinayana, which other factions came up in Buddhism?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 8

In which language did Buddha impart his messages?

HARD
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 9

The Buddhist path to end sorrow is called Ashtanga Marga.

HARD
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 10

The basic teachings of Buddha were known as the Five Noble Truths.

HARD
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 11

Buddha was against violence, corruption and consumption of liquor. 

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 12

In which language was the Sutta Pitaka written?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 13

Name the 'Tripitakas' or the Holy books of Buddhism.

HARD
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 14

What are the teachings of Buddha? 

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 15

Write a note on the Tripitikas?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 16

What is the middle path?

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 17

 Who among the following was Buddha's foster mother?

HARD
IMPORTANT
Social Science>India in the 6th Century BC - Religious Movement>Buddhism> Q 18

Gautam Buddha preached his teachings in _____ language.