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This KS3 Religious Education quiz introduces Buddhism, exploring who the Buddha was, why people follow his teachings, and how Buddhist ideas influence choices today.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Noble Eightfold Path gives guidance on right understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils learn how Buddhism began with Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. They explore ideas such as suffering, compassion, and the search for a calm, wise way of living.

Key Terms

Buddha: A title meaning “Enlightened One”, usually referring to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.
Dhamma (Dharma): The Buddha’s teachings about reality, suffering, and how to live in a skilful way.
Sangha: The Buddhist community, including monks, nuns, and lay followers who support and practise the Buddha’s teachings.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is Buddhism in simple terms for KS3?

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha. It focuses on understanding suffering and following a path that leads to wisdom, kindness, and inner peace.

Who was the Buddha and why is he important?

The Buddha was Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who left his palace life to understand why people suffer. His insights and teachings became the foundation of Buddhism around the world.

What do Buddhists aim for in their daily lives?

Many Buddhists aim to reduce greed, hatred, and ignorance in daily life. They try to act with compassion, develop mindfulness, and grow in wisdom to lessen suffering for themselves and others.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

A particular branch of Buddhism attempts to understand the meaning of life without being misled by logical thought. What is the name given to this?

Conformist

Conventional

Orthodox

Zen

Zen Buddhism emphasises meditation and is associated with Japan

2 .

The Dalai Lama (the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people) is noted for his campaigning on what subject?

Armed resistance

Global warming

Opposition to violence

The environment

He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989

3 .

A mandala is used for what purpose?

An aid to meditation

Eating food

Heating water

Keeping away evil spirits

It's worth a Google image search to see how wonderfully intricate and colourful mandalas are!

4 .

With which of the following words could Buddhist best be associated?

Colourful

Dour

Grey

Sombre

Try searching Google images for "Buddhist" and you will see that colour is very important to Buddhists

5 .

The Dalai Lama says that the purpose of life is to:

Be happy

Search for the true God

Worship many Gods

Worship one God

He teaches that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being

6 .

With which religion is Buddhism most closely associated?

Christianity

Islam

Judaism

Hinduism

Both originated in India, both emphasise compassion and non-violence and both stress the importance of karma

7 .

The goal of Buddhists is to be free from suffering, greed, hatred and delusion. What is the name given to this state?

Birvana

Nirvana

Sirvana

Tirvana

Nirvana is understood as the end of attachment in life and therefore freedom from karma

8 .

Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism. How is he most usually referred to:

The Buddha

The Buddleia

The Buddowa

The Buddaka

Siddhartha Gautama was an ordinary human being who become enlightened. Buddhists look back to him as the person who found the truth of reality and this inspires them to find the truth

9 .

Karma is the belief that people's present actions will affect them in the future. Which of the following might be called "bad karma"?

Compassion

Generosity

Greed

Kindness

Negative actions are believed to result in a negative reaction

10 .

Buddhism teaches that we should .....

Let others control our lives

Not be concerned about anything that happens

Develop a state of consciousness

Write down everything we see

"Consciousness" might also be thought of as "awareness"

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Buddhism

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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