Name:
World Cultures
Buddhism
Fact Hunt
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Describe Siddhartha Gautama’s life and how he came to be enlightened. List five facts.
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Complete the Four Noble Truths:
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Why was Gautama called the “Enlightened One”?
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List the Eightfold Path below.
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Buddhism originated when and where?
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Compare Theravada, Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism in the organizer below.
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What is Sangha?
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What are the 3 Jewels? Color in the below picture accurately.
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Describe and offer several details of ONE way Buddhists worship.
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What is the purpose of offering incense to Buddha?
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What is it called to gain calm by focusing on breathing?
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What is the significance of the lotus flower?
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What are Malas?
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Use what you have read about Buddhism and your prior knowledge of Hinduism to complete the
Venn diagram below.
Hinduism
Buddhism