Gautama Buddha Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Printable PDF

This reading comprehension passage is about Gautama Buddha.

This passage discusses questions like: * What was Gautama's original occupation before he became the Buddha? * Why did Gautama leave his palace? * Where did Gautama have his big realization? * What does the word "Buddha" mean? * What did the Buddha teach about the nature of the mind and emotions? * What did the Buddha teach about compassion and kindness? * Who became the students of the Buddha? * How did Buddhism spread? * What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism? * How does the Buddha continue to inspire people today?

In our classroom, we have found that reading comprehension passages are great at engaging students. They also fit very well as introductory activities and homework. Early finishers also love these passage and questions.

What is all included?
✔ Reading Passage on Gautama Buddha (PDF)
✔ 10 Multiple Choice Questions
✔ Answer Key for MCQs