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1
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Where was Buddhism founded?

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Buddhism was founded in present-day Nepal.

2
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When was Buddhism founded?

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Buddhism is 2,500 years old.

3
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Who founded Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism.

It arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for Enlightenment in around the 6th Century BC

4
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Name two Buddhist festivals.

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Two well-known Buddhist festivals are Wesak and Parinirvana.

5
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What is the name give to the local religious leader in Buddhism?

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The name given to local religious leaders in Buddhism is ‘monk’.

6
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How many gods are there in Buddhism?

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In Buddhism, there is no belief in a personal God.

It is not centred on the relationship between humanity and God.

7
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What is the name of the central religious text in Buddhism?

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The name of the central religious text in Buddhism is the Tripitaka.

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What is the name of the Buddhist place of worship?

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The place of worship in Buddhism is a temple.