Question

According to Buddhist tradition, which of the following is true of the Buddha in his early years?

He was a monk.
He lived in Africa.
He was a prince.
He was a great military leader.

Answer 1

According to Buddhist tradition, the true statement about the Buddha in his early years is that **he was a prince**. Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha, was born into a royal family in what is now modern-day Nepal. He was not a monk, a military leader, or living in Africa during his early years.