Exam 5: Buddhism: Becoming Awake

During the first watch __________.

Compare and contrast nirvana and moksha.

Siddhartha resisted the temptations of Mara, the evil one, before attaining enlightenment.

Explain the eightfold path. Be sure to discuss its relationship to the Four Noble Truths in your response.

Unlike other religious traditions, Buddhism __________.

A spiritual map leading you away from a realm of suffering is called a __________.

Siddhartha was assassinated by jealous political rulers.

Buddha means the __________.

Skandhas are __________.

What does the name "Siddhartha" mean?

Discuss some of the major elements of the life of Siddhartha Gautama.

By tradition, Siddhartha did not allow women to practice his teachings.

The order of monks is called the ________.

An arhat is a(n) __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

For Mahayana, the Buddha __________.

Mahayana Buddhism is the __________.

How are dharma, karma, and samsara similar to, and different from, the Hindu tradition?

Buddhists recognize there are many realms of existence, including deities and supernatural beings.

Nirvana means __________.