Let's solve the questions step by step and provide explanations for each answer.
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Q1. What is the name of Buddha before he became Buddha?
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Options:
- a. Siddhartha Gautama
- b. Siddhartha Goerge
- c. Siddhartha Gazzilla
Explanation:
Before becoming the Buddha, his name was
Siddhartha Gautama. He was born into a royal family in ancient India and later left his luxurious life to seek enlightenment. After achieving enlightenment, he became known as the Buddha, which means "the awakened one."
Correct Answer:
a. Siddhartha Gautama
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Q2. What is the book of Buddhism?
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Options:
- a. Qu'ran
- b. Vedas
- c. Tripitaka
Explanation:
The
Tripitaka (also known as the Pali Canon) is the primary collection of Buddhist scriptures. It contains teachings attributed to the Buddha and his early disciples. The Qu'ran is the holy book of Islam, and the Vedas are sacred texts of Hinduism.
Correct Answer:
c. Tripitaka
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Q3. What does the book of Buddhism mean?
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Options:
- a. Four baskets
- b. Three baskets
- c. Two baskets
Explanation:
The word
Tripitaka comes from the Sanskrit words "tri" (three) and "pitaka" (basket). It refers to the three main divisions of Buddhist scripture:
1.
Vinaya Pitaka: Rules and regulations for monks and nuns.
2.
Sutta Pitaka: Teachings and discourses of the Buddha.
3.
Abhidhamma Pitaka: Philosophical and psychological analysis of the teachings.
Thus, the Tripitaka literally means "three baskets."
Correct Answer:
b. Three baskets
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Q4. What did the Buddha do for many years?
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Options:
- a. He travelled
- b. He studied
- c. He left the world
Explanation:
After achieving enlightenment, the Buddha spent many years traveling across ancient India to teach his insights and spread the Dharma (truth or path to enlightenment). His goal was to help others achieve liberation from suffering.
Correct Answer:
a. He travelled
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Q5. What happened to Buddha before he finally became Buddha?
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Options:
- a. He was traveling
- b. He was enlightened
- c. He was fighting
Explanation:
Before becoming the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama underwent a period of intense spiritual practice, including meditation and asceticism. He eventually achieved
enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, which marked his transformation into the Buddha.
Correct Answer:
b. He was enlightened
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Final Answers:
1.
a. Siddhartha Gautama
2.
c. Tripitaka
3.
b. Three baskets
4.
a. He travelled
5.
b. He was enlightened
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