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Buddhism's Origins and Founder

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Buddhism's Origins and Founder

Buddha statue and lotus flower

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Buddhism founded?

China

India

Japan

Thailand

2. Who founded Buddhism?

Prince Siddhartha Gautama

King Ashoka

Mahatma Gandhi

Confucius

3. Approximately how long ago was Buddhism founded?

1,000 years ago

2,500 years ago

5,000 years ago

500 years ago

4. What was Siddhartha Gautama's life like before he founded Buddhism?

He was a poor farmer

He was a wealthy prince

He was a travelling merchant

He was a temple priest

5. Which of these did Buddha teach about? (Tick all that apply)

The Four Noble Truths

The Eightfold Path

Finding peace and understanding

How to become wealthy

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks and Short Answers

6. Complete the sentences using the words from the box:

Word Box: enlightenment, suffering, India, Buddha, peace

Buddhism was founded in _____________ by Prince Siddhartha Gautama. After seeing _____________ in the world, he searched for _____________ and understanding. When he found the answers he was looking for, he became known as the _____________. His teachings aimed to help people find _____________ in their lives.

7. Why do you think Siddhartha Gautama decided to leave his comfortable life as a prince to search for enlightenment?
8. Explain in your own words why it is important for people today to learn about where Buddhism started.

🎨 Part 3: Creative Response

9. Draw a simple timeline showing three important events in the founding of Buddhism. Label each event.
10. If you could ask the Buddha one question about why he founded Buddhism, what would it be and why?

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