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AP World History: Buddhism (Unit 5) Flashcards

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7084717495What did Siddhirtha Guatama do?Left his Hindu home in the search for the end of human suffering0
7084719264What happened after Siddhirtha Guatama do after meditating under a tree?He became enlightened and determined that one's actions should determine salvation, not Vedic (Hindu) hymns and CALLED HIMSELF BUDDHA1
7084729846What did Buddha believe?All suffering is caused by desire through the 4 noble truths and that all suffering could end by following the 8 fold path2
7084733430What are the 4 noble truths?What suffering is caused by: the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering3
7084740116What is the 8 fold path?What Buddha believed would end suffering: right view, right aspiration, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration4
7084749651What is the book of Buddhist teachings called?Tripitaka/three baskets of wisdom5
7084751044What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?To reach nirvana or union with the universe6
7084752730What system do Buddhists reject?The caste system of the Hindus7
7084754458What do Buddhists share with Hindus?The beliefs of karma, dharma, reincarnation, and monks/nuns8
7084755611What is Buddhism also known as?An egalitarian belief system because it is equal to all who follow9

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