To plan and write an essay about Buddhism (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will be using all of the key pieces of knowledge we have acquired over the course of this unit to continue to plan and write an essay.

To plan and write an essay about Buddhism (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will be using all of the key pieces of knowledge we have acquired over the course of this unit to continue to plan and write an essay.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will review and bring together their knowledge to plan a synoptic essay aimed at answering the question of: What makes Buddhism unique?

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10 Questions

Q1.
When did the Buddha live?
50 BCE
Correct answer: 500 BCE
500 CE
5000 BCE
Q2.
The Buddha taught that reincarnation is painful and causes suffering.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
What type of being do Buddhists believe one has to be reborn as, in order to escape the cycle of samsara?
A God
Correct answer: A human
An animal
Q4.
The Buddha wrote all of his teachings down. True or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Which of the following make up the three baskets of wisdom from the Tipitaka?
Correct answer: The Discipline Basket
Correct answer: The Higher Doctrine Basket
The Meditation Basket
Correct answer: The Teaching Basket
The Wisdom Basket
Q6.
Theravada is the youngest school of Buddhism.
Correct answer: False
True
Q7.
Asceticism means...
cutting off your hair.
living in a monastery.
Correct answer: showing self-discipline.
Q8.
The Pali term 'prajna' means what?
Ethics
Meditation
Correct answer: Wisdom
Q9.
The Pali term 'shila' means what?
Correct answer: Ethics
Meditation
Wisdom
Q10.
The Pali term 'samadhi' means what?
Ethics
Correct answer: Meditation
Wisdom

10 Questions

Q1.
When did the Buddha live?
50 BCE
Correct answer: 500 BCE
500 CE
5000 BCE
Q2.
The Buddha taught that reincarnation is painful and causes suffering.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
What type of being do Buddhists believe one has to be reborn as, in order to escape the cycle of samsara?
A God
Correct answer: A human
An animal
Q4.
The Buddha wrote all of his teachings down. True or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Which of the following make up the three baskets of wisdom from the Tipitaka?
Correct answer: The Discipline Basket
Correct answer: The Higher Doctrine Basket
The Meditation Basket
Correct answer: The Teaching Basket
The Wisdom Basket
Q6.
What is the English translation of 'prajna'?
Ethics
Meditation
Correct answer: Wisdom
Q7.
What is the English translation of 'shila'?
Correct answer: Ethics
Meditation
Wisdom
Q8.
What is the English translation of 'samadhi'?
Ethics
Correct answer: Meditation
Wisdom
Q9.
Theravada is the youngest school of Buddhism.
Correct answer: False
True
Q10.
Asceticism means...
cutting off your hair.
living in a monastery.
Correct answer: showing self-discipline.

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UnitReligious education / Buddhism

Religious education