Siddhartha Gautama or Siddhattha Gotama, whom we popularly call Gautam Buddha was one of the great teachers of all time. He basically was a monk, mendicant, sage, philosopher as well as a very religious leader who was loved by all. All the quotes and the lines that he said always motivated every person to grow up and do much better in life. He is an inspiration for all. His teachings are still remembered by all and all his deeds are still followed. We have often read about him in our history books. Let us now see how much you can answer about the amazing teacher of all times, Gautam Buddha!
1. Which Kshatriya family Gautama Buddha was born in 563 BC?
A. Shakya Kshatriya family
B. Kuru Kshatriya family
C. Yaduvansi Kshatriya family
D. Chandravansi Kshatriya family
2. Where was Gautam Buddha born?
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. Nepal
3. What was Gautam Buddha's age when he died?
A. 79
B. 80
C. 81
D. 82
4. What was the religion of Gautam Buddha?
A. Hinduism
B. Jainism
C. Buddhism
D. Christianity
5. What was the name of wife of Gautam Buddha?
A. Catherine
B. Olympia
C. Madhurima
D. Yasodhara
6. Where did Gautam Buddha die?
A. Kathmandu
B. Agra
C. Kushagra
D. China
7. Where did Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon?
A. Kushinagar
B. Sarnath (Banaras)
C. Patliputra
D. Rajgir
8. Which among the following is not 'Four Noble Truths of Buddha'?
A. World is full of suffering
B. Desire causes suffering
C. Desire best way to get moksha
D. Suffering will removed
9. Where was first Buddhist Council held?
A. Kashmir
B. Gaya
C. Patliputra
D. Rajgir
10. Who among the following presided the first Buddhist Council?
A. Mahakasapa
B. Moggaliputta Tissa
C. Vasumitra
D. Rishabhdeva
11. Who among the following presided the third Council which was held at Patliputra under the patronage of Asoka?
A. Mahakasapa
B. Moggaliputta Tissa
C. Vasumitra
D. Rishabh Deva
12. What was the name of Gautam Buddha's father?
A. Śuddhodana
B. Sreenathan
C. Subodhgaya
D. Trevani
13. When did Gautama Buddha got enlightenment under a Bodhi Tree.
A. 33
B. 34
C. 35
D. 36
14. What is the literal meaning of "Buddha"?
A. Awakened one
B. The Enlightenment One
C. Sanyasi
D. Both A & B
15. Who among the following king was cut down the Bodhi tree in the 2nd century BC, and in 600 AD?
A. Pushyamitra Shunga and King Shashanka
B. Ashoka and Shishupala
C. Bimbisara and Bindusara
D. Jarasand and Ajatshatru
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