The Buddha (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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Who were Siddhartha Gautama's parents?
Who were Siddhartha Gautama's parents?
Queen Maya & King Suddhodana
What did Queen Maya dream whilst pregnant with Siddhartha?
What did Queen Maya dream whilst pregnant with Siddhartha?
A white elephant entering her womb
Where was Siddhartha born?
Where was Siddhartha born?
In a garden in Lumbini
How many steps did Siddhartha take immediately after birth?
How many steps did Siddhartha take immediately after birth?
Seven steps
How many days after Siddhartha's birth did Queen Maya die?
How many days after Siddhartha's birth did Queen Maya die?
Seven days
Who raised Siddhartha after his mother's death?
Who raised Siddhartha after his mother's death?
His aunt, Maha Pajapati
How many palaces did Siddhartha have?
How many palaces did Siddhartha have?
Three palaces
What lesson does the swan story teach Buddhists?
What lesson does the swan story teach Buddhists?
Compassion & sanctity of life
How old was Siddhartha when he encountered the Four Sights?
How old was Siddhartha when he encountered the Four Sights?
29 years old
What was the name of Siddhartha's chariot driver?
What was the name of Siddhartha's chariot driver?
Channa
What was the fourth sight that Siddhartha encountered?
What was the fourth sight that Siddhartha encountered?
A holy man, peaceful despite having nothing
What did Siddhartha do to symbolise his renunciation when leaving the palace?
What did Siddhartha do to symbolise his renunciation when leaving the palace?
Cut off his hair