Question 1
Which historical teacher is traditionally regarded as the founder of Buddhism?
- Siddhartha Gautama
- Mahavira
- Confucius
- Zoroaster
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Siddhartha Gautama
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Question 2
In which present-day country is the founder of Buddhism traditionally said to have been born?
- Bhutan
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- India
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Nepal
Question 3
At which Indian pilgrimage site did the founder of Buddhism traditionally attain enlightenment?
- Sarnath
- Lumbini
- Bodh Gaya
- Kushinagar
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Bodh Gaya
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