Quiz 6: Buddhism

Question 1

What are the 3 biggest religions?

Answer 1

1.) Islam
2.) Hinduism
3.) Buddhism

Question 2

4 noble truths

Answer 2

1.) Truth of suffering
2.) The truth of the cause
3.) The truth of cessation
4.) The truth of the way (Dharma)

Question 3

5 ways we suffer

Answer 3

1.) Existential (Old age, sickness)
2.) Sensory (Unpleasant/pain)
3.) Sensory (Loss of pleasantness)
4.) Psychological (a loss of what’s wanted)
5.) Psychological (not getting what’s wanted)

Question 4

8 fold path (the middle way)

Answer 4

1.) Right perspective
2.) Right commitment
3.) Right speech
4.) Right actions
5.) Right livelihood
6.) Right focus
7.) Right mindfulness
8.) Right meditation

Question 5

3 roots of evil

Answer 5

1.) Frustration
2.) Greed
3.) Delusion

Question 6

3 cardinal virtues

Answer 6

1.) loving kindness
2.) generosity
3.) understanding
- These all add up to compassion

Question 7

4 enemies of happiness

Answer 7

1.) Outside enemies (competitors)
2.) Inner enemy (frustration)
3.) Secret enemy (greed)
4.) Super secret enemy (delusion/self-loathing)

Question 8

antidote of 4 enemies of happiness

Answer 8

1.) compassion
2.) loving kindess
3.) detachment/generosity
4.) Understanding

Question 9

5 precepts

Answer 9

1.) Do not harm
2.) No stealing
3.) Sexual morality (no abuse of the senses)
4.) No lying
5.) No intoxicants

Question 10

8 fold paths

Answer 10

the path of life followed by buddhists to reach nirvana