Book 1 Unit 15
The Spread of Buddhism and its Influence

1   Why did Gautama leave his family though he had a good life as an Indian prince?
It is because he want to find the answer that what the people should suffer and die.
2   People called him the Buddha. Why?
It is because he taught  people the truth about life and many people worshipped.
3   What do Buddhists believe about life?
He believe that life is a cycle.
4   What should people follow to be free from the cycle of death and rebirth?
When people are free from the cycle, they will not suffer any more.
5   What are the Four Noble Truths that the Buddha discovered?
They are life fullof pain and suffering, pain and suffering are cause by selfish desires,people should give up their selfish desires and the way to end suffering  is to follow the Eightfold path.
6   What is the Eightfold Path for?
They right thought,right understanding,right meditation right mindfulness,right effort,right actions,right speech,right living.
7   How did the Indian ruler Asoka spread Buddhism?
They sending Buddhist teacher to visit different parts of india and building temples, stupas and stone pillors carved with Buddha's teaching in many parts of his empire.
8   What is the difference between Hinayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism?
Hinayana Buddhism believed that wisdom was a way to Nirvana.Mahayana Buddhism thought kindness was important.
9   Why is Hinayana Buddhism also called Southern Buddhism?
It is because Hinayana Buddhism spread southward to Sri Lanka,Burma, Thailand,Malaysia,Indonesia and Cambodia.
10  What is Mahayana Buddhism also called? Why?
Mahayana Buddhism spread northward to Korea,Japan,Tibet and other parts of China.So it is also called Northern Buddhism.
11  What influences do you think Buddhism had on people? Find and give some examples.
Buddhism influenced people through:
New idea
The way to live a meaningful life.
Love and respect for other people.
All people are equal.People are not born into a caste or group.
Buildings
Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Social services
Buddhist hospitals.
Buddhist schools.