What was the primary goal of Siddhartha's quest after he renounced his life as a prince?

To find a way to end all suffering.

To build a new and better kingdom.

To prove the ancient prophecies were wrong.

To live a life of extreme pleasure.

Why did Prince Siddhartha's father create a life of luxury and comfort for him within the palace?

To train him to be a strong and demanding ruler.

To fulfill a promise made to Siddhartha's mother.

To prevent him from witnessing worldly pain and choosing a spiritual life.

To show off the kingdom's immense wealth to neighboring rulers.

He read ancient texts about poverty and sadness.

He encountered old age, sickness, and death outside the palace.

He was defeated in a battle with a rival prince.

A visiting philosopher told him about the world's problems.

His life as a prince was boring, while the outside world was exciting.

His palace was small, while the outside world was vast and impressive.

His life as a prince was filled with perfect comfort, while the outside world contained unavoidable hardship and pain.

His life as a prince was full of responsibility, while the outside world offered freedom.