1. “The Buddha preached his first sermon at Benares.”
- A religious or moral talk
- A long journey
- A battle
- A promise
Correct Answer: A religious or moral talk
2. “He set out to seek enlightenment.”
- Spiritual knowledge or awakening
- Comfort
- Revenge
- Wealth
Correct Answer: Spiritual knowledge or awakening
3. “Kisa Gotami was full of grief at her son’s death.”
- Joy
- Deep sorrow or sadness
- Laughter
- Surprise
Correct Answer: Deep sorrow or sadness
4. “She went from house to house asking for a mustard seed.”
- A small round seed used as spice
- A gem
- A coin
- A flower
Correct Answer: A small round seed used as spice
5. “She met a physician who told her about the Buddha.”
- A doctor
- A traveller
- A teacher
- A priest
Correct Answer: A doctor
6. “She was filled with lamentation.”
- Crying or expressing sorrow
- Peace
- Patience
- Hope
Correct Answer: Crying or expressing sorrow
7. “The Buddha said, ‘Mortals cannot avoid death.’”
- Gods
- Animals
- Human beings who can die
- Saints
Correct Answer: Human beings who can die
8. “The Buddha wanted people to overcome their sorrow.”
- Pain or unhappiness
- Pleasure
- Dream
- Peace
Correct Answer: Pain or unhappiness
9. “The man was afflicted with pain.”
- Suffering from something painful
- Blessed
- Healed
- Praised
Correct Answer: Suffering from something painful
10. “Life is brief, like a lamp that is soon extinguished.”
- Put out or ended
- Shining
- Burning
- Spreading
Correct Answer: Put out or ended
11. “Kisa Gotami wandered through the streets in desolation.”
- A celebration
- A state of emptiness or misery
- A meeting
- A journey
Correct Answer: A state of emptiness or misery
12. “Her heart was too weary to move further.”
- Cheerful
- Tired or exhausted
- Angry
- Lively
Correct Answer: Tired or exhausted
13. “He advised her to be composed and calm.”
- Calm and peaceful
- Worried
- Frightened
- Sad
Correct Answer: Calm and peaceful
14. “Those who are wise are truly blessed.”
- Fortunate or happy
- Cursed
- Lonely
- Greedy
Correct Answer: Fortunate or happy
15. “He spoke with compassion for all living beings.”
- Deep concern for others’ suffering
- Pride
- Fear
- Cruelty
Correct Answer: Deep concern for others’ suffering
16. “Kisa Gotami finally surrendered to the truth.”
- Held tightly
- Given up completely
- Demanded
- Ignored
Correct Answer: Given up completely
17. “The Buddha spoke to the people in a gentle sermon.”
- A poem
- A story
- A religious or moral talk
- A warning
Correct Answer: A religious or moral talk
18. “He was not afraid of mortality.”
- Birth
- Strength
- Death or dying
- Silence
Correct Answer: Death or dying
19. “The Buddha spoke about immortality.”
- Living forever
- Sleeping deeply
- Being famous
- Forgetting the world
Correct Answer: Living forever
20. “She thought her child was the only one who had died.”
- Stopped living
- Cried
- Gone away
- Played
Correct Answer: Stopped living
21. “The Buddha’s face shone with peace.”
- Calmness and restfulness
- Anger
- Sadness
- Excitement
Correct Answer: Calmness and restfulness
22. “The mother moved from one village to another.”
- A large city
- A temple
- Small group of houses in the countryside
- A riverbank
Correct Answer: Small group of houses in the countryside
23. “She went to the potter’s house.”
- A person who makes pots
- A painter
- A gardener
- A dancer
Correct Answer: A person who makes pots
24. “The potter gave her a lamp.”
- A device that gives light
- A toy
- A bowl
- A book
Correct Answer: A device that gives light
25. “The Buddha’s words brought hope to the suffering.”
- A feeling of expectation and desire
- Fear
- Confusion
- Pain
Correct Answer: A feeling of expectation and desire
26. “People lamented the death of their loved ones.”
- Expressed sorrow
- Rejoiced
- Fought
- Prayed
Correct Answer: Expressed sorrow
27. “He taught them not to be selfish.”
- Thinking only of oneself
- Helpful
- Kind
- Polite
Correct Answer: Thinking only of oneself
28. “Her mind was now clear and free from sorrow.”
- Bright in colour
- Free from confusion
- Sad
- Fearful
Correct Answer: Free from confusion
29. “He became a saintly figure to his followers.”
- Holy or virtuous
- Angry
- Funny
- Proud
Correct Answer: Holy or virtuous
30. “She realized that all creatures must die.”
- Dead objects
- Living beings
- Mountains
- Stars
Correct Answer: Living beings
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