Buddhism Key Beliefs: Authority (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): 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 of whilst pregnant with Siddhartha?
What did Queen Maya dream of whilst pregnant with Siddhartha?
A pure white elephant
How many steps did Siddhartha take immediately after his birth?
How many steps did Siddhartha take immediately after his birth?
Seven steps
What did Siddhartha declare at birth about his future?
What did Siddhartha declare at birth about his future?
'This is my last birth'
How long after giving birth did Queen Maya die?
How long after giving birth did Queen Maya die?
Seven days
How many palaces did Siddhartha have during his youth?
How many palaces did Siddhartha have during his youth?
Three palaces
What lesson does the swan incident teach Buddhists?
What lesson does the swan incident teach Buddhists?
Compassion & sanctity of life
At what age did Siddhartha venture outside the palace and see the Four Sights?
At what age did Siddhartha venture outside the palace and see 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 did the holy man (fourth sight) demonstrate to Siddhartha?
What did the holy man (fourth sight) demonstrate to Siddhartha?
Peace despite having nothing
What did Siddhartha symbolically do when leaving the palace?
What did Siddhartha symbolically do when leaving the palace?
Cut off his hair
What does renunciation help overcome in Buddhist teaching?
What does renunciation help overcome in Buddhist teaching?
Desires & ignorance