1 Why did Gautama leave his family though he had a good life as
an Indian prince?
It was because he saw many people suffering and
dying and he could not understand why people should suffer and die.
2 People called him the Buddha. Why?
It was because he taught people the truth about life so
many people worshipped him and called him the Buddha.
3 What do Buddhists believe about life?
The Buddha believed that life is a cycle.
4 What should people follow to be free from the cycle of death
and rebirth?
People should follow the Four Noble Truths and the
Eightfold Path.
5 What are the Four Noble Truths that the Buddha discovered?
Life is full of pain and suffering.
Pain and suffering are caused by selfish desires.
People should gave up their selfish desires.
The way to end suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path.
7 How did the Indian ruler Asoka spread Buddhism?
He spread Buddhism all over India by sending Buddhist
teachers to visit different parts of India; building temples, stupas and stone
pillars carved with Buddha's teaching in many parts of his empire.
8 What is the difference between Hinayana Buddhism and Mahayana
Buddhism?
Hinayana Buddhism belived that wisdom was a way
to Nirvana. Mahayana Buddhism thought kindness was important.
9 Why is Hinayana Buddhism also called Southern Buddhism?
Hinayana Buddhism spread southward to Sri Lanka, Burma,
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia. So it is also called Southern
Buddhism.
10 What is Mahayana Buddhism also called? Why?
Mahayana Buddhism is also called Northern Buddhism because
it spread northward to Korea, Japan, Tibet and other parts of China.
11 What influences do you think Buddhism had on people? Find and give
some examples
Buddhism had great influences over millions of
followers all over the world, especially in Asia. It influences people
through new ideas, buildings, social services and education. Buddhist temples
and monasteries such as a Buddha statuein Japan, China, Angkor Wat, Hong Kong
etc.