The Four Sights
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One-Mark Questions
Give one reason why Buddha rejected his life of wealth.
Give one of the Four Signs that the Buddha saw.
Give one reason why Siddhartha Gautama gave up his life of luxury.
Give one reason why Siddhartha Gautama rejected his life in the palace.
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Four-Mark Questions
Explain two ways in which understanding the Four Sights influences Buddhists today.
Explain two ways in which the Four Sights influenced the Buddha’s teachings.
Explain two ways in which the Four Sights the Buddha saw influence Buddhists today.
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Six-Mark Questions
Explain two reasons why the Four Sights were important to Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha).
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
Explain two of the Four Sights.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
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‘Seeing the Four Sights was the most important part of the Buddha’s life.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Seeing an old person was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Seeing a sick person was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Seeing a dead person was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Seeing a holy man was the most important of the Four Sights for the Buddha.’
Evaluate this statement.
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