Year 5

To plan and write an essay about Buddhism (Part 1)

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

Year 5

To plan and write an essay about Buddhism (Part 1)

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

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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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5 Questions

Q1.
Buddhism is the only religion that believes in reincarnation.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
The Buddha taught that reincarnation is painful and causes suffering.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
How many realms are there in the wheel of life?
2
4
Correct answer: 6
Q4.
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
Q5.
Where is the Dalai Lama originally from?
India
Japan
Correct answer: Tibet

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.
What is the Pali word for ethics?
prajna
samadhi
Correct answer: shila
Q9.
What is the Pali word for meditation?
prajna
Correct answer: samadhi
shila
Q10.
What is the Pali word for wisdom?
Correct answer: prajna
samadhi
shila