Question

1. siddhartha gautama is better known as: a) muhammad b) the buddha c) vishnu d) confucius 11. the religion founded by siddhartha gautama is: a) hinduism b) buddhism c) christianity d) islam 12. the ultimate goal of buddhism, a state of enlightenment, is called: a) dharma b) nirvana c) karma d) brahman 13. according to the four noble truths, the cause of suffering is: a) ignorance b) desire c) sin d) poverty 14. which path in buddhism helps extinguish desire and reach nirvana? a) eightfold path b) five pillars c) ten commandments d) yoga path 15. which two gods are among the most worshipped in hinduism? a) vishnu and shiva b) brahman and buddha c) abraham and moses d) krishna and jesus

Explanation:

1. Siddhartha Gautama is commonly known as The Buddha. He is the central figure in Buddhism.
2. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. He achieved enlightenment and began teaching the path to liberation from suffering.
3. Nirvana is the ultimate goal in Buddhism, representing a state of enlightenment, liberation from the cycle of rebirth, and the end of suffering.
4. According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, desire (tanha) is the cause of suffering. It leads to attachment and craving, which in turn cause suffering.
5. The Eightfold Path in Buddhism is a set of practices and principles that help individuals extinguish desire and reach Nirvana. It includes right - understanding, right - intention, etc.
6. In Hinduism, Vishnu and Shiva are two of the most widely worshipped gods. Vishnu is the preserver and Shiva is the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu trinity.

Answer:

1. B. The Buddha
2. B. Buddhism
3. B. Nirvana
4. B. Desire
5. A. Eightfold Path
6. A. Vishnu and Shiva