Chapter 5 Section 3 Assessment Questions p. 141
REREAD PAGES 136-141 TO COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS
Restate the question
1a. Who was the Buddha, and what does the term Buddha mean?
Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who found enlightenment was the Buddha. The term
Buddha means Enlightened One.
1b. How did Siddhartha Gautama free his mind and clarify his
thinking as he searched for
wisdom?
To free his mind and clarify his thinking as he searched for wisdom, Siddhartha Gautama
fasted, didn’t bathe and meditated.
2a. What is
nirvana?
Nirvana is a state of perfect peace.
2b. How are Buddhists teachings different from Hindu teachings?
Buddhists teachings are different from Hindu teachings Buddhists don’t believe in
sacrifice, the caste system or that they needed the help of the Brahmins.
2c. Why do Buddhists believe that following the Eightfold Path leads to a better life?
Buddhists believe that following the Eightfold Path leads to a better life because it leads
them down a path of fulfillment without excess or denial, which then leads to nirvana.
3a. Into what lands did
Buddhism spread?
Buddhism spread into Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and other parts of Southeast Asia, Central
Asia, Persia, Syria, Egypt and eventually to China and then Korea and Japan.
3b. What role did
missionaries play in spreading Buddhism?
Missionaries played an important role in spreading Buddhism because they traveled to
distant lands to spread Buddhist teachings.
EXTRA: What did the Buddha teach about material goods?
The Buddha taught that suffering came from people desiring things they did not
have and they needed to learn to stop wanting.