General knowledge questions about Buddhism

Previously asked General knowledge questions about Jainism


1. Who is known as Light of Asia ?
Answer: Gautama Buddha


2. When did Gautama Buddha born ?
Answer: BC 563


3. Where did Gautama Buddha born ?
Answer: Lumbini in Kapilavasthu



4. Gautama Buddha attained full enlightenment at _________ ?
Answer: Bodh Gaya (named by Edvin Arnold)


5. Where did the 1st Buddhist Council held ?
 Answer: Rajgirh


6. What is the name of worship place of Buddhists ?
Answer: Pagoda


7. What is the Holy book of Buddhists ?
Answer: Tripitika


8. What is the language used by Buddhists ?
Answer: Pali


* 9. Which river flows through Bodh Gaya ?
Answer: Niranjana River (Phalgu River)



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