The Buddha
Buddhist Councils
Sects of Buddhism
4 Noble Truths
100

What is the Buddha's name?

Siddhartha Gautama

100

What event led to the first Buddhist Council?

The Buddha's Death

100

How many sects of Buddhism are there?

Three

100

Which noble truth means "The truth of suffering"?

Dukkha

200

Where was the Buddha born?

Present-Day Nepal
200

What led to the second Buddhist Council?

Doctrinal Disputes Among Monks

200

What was the first sect of Buddhism?

Theravada Buddhism

200

Which noble truth means "The truth of the cessation of suffering"?

Nirodha

300

Where did the Buddha attain enlightenment?

The Bodhi Tree

300

Where was the gathering location for the first Buddhist Council?

Rajgir

300

Which sect of Buddhism introduced Tantra?

Vajrayana Buddhism

300

Which noble truth means "The truth of the cause of suffering"?

Samudaya

400

Where did the Buddha give his first sermon?

Sarnath

400

Where was the gathering location for the second Buddhist Council?

Vaisali

400

Which sect of Buddhism introduced Bodhisattvas?

Mahayana Buddhism

400

Which noble truth promotes the Eightfold Path?

Magga

500

When was the Buddha born?

563 BCE

500

What important religious text was compiled as a result of the First Buddhist Council?

The Pali Canon

500

In which country outside of India did Vajrayana Buddhism most notably develop in?

Tibet

500

Which noble truth is nirvana associated with?

Nirodha