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QuizMultiple Choice

Hinduism and Buddhism

Question 13 • World History_A_IC

The first of the Four Noble Truths states that

Answer
A
suffering is caused by greed.
B
ending worldly desires will end suffering.
C
life is either physical or emotional suffering.
D
enlightenment is attained through the Eightfold Path.

Explanation

The first Noble Truth is the truth of dukkha: life involves suffering, dissatisfaction, or unease. Choice C describes this as physical or emotional suffering. Greed as a cause of suffering is part of the second truth, while ending desire and following the Eightfold Path relate to later truths.

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