Question

1. explain why the hebrews believed they were gods chosen people.
2. what event caused siddhartha goutama to begin searching for the meaning of suffering?

a. hearing a religious teacher speak
b. seeing a dying man and a diseased man
c. losing a battle
d. meeting the buddha

1. how long did siddhartha wander and try different methods before reaching enlightenment?

a. 1 year b. 3 years
c. 6 years d. 10 years

1. where did siddhartha achieve enlightenment?

a. in a temple in india
b. beside the ganges river
c. under a fig tree after 49 days of meditation
d. in the himalayas

Explanation:

1. According to Buddhist legend, Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha - to - be) had a sheltered life. When he went out of his palace, he saw an old man (dying in a sense as old age is a stage near death), a diseased man, and a corpse. These sights made him realize the universality of suffering and led him to search for the meaning of suffering.
2. Siddhartha Gautama wandered for about 6 years, trying different ascetic and philosophical methods before he achieved enlightenment.
3. Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment under a fig tree (now known as the Bodhi tree) in Bodh Gaya, India, after 49 days of meditation.

Answer:

1. B. Seeing a dying man and a diseased man
2. C. 6 years
3. C. Under a fig tree after 49 days of meditation