Theravada Buddhism is:

Focuses on the monastic way of life

Adopted some Buddhist practices

Which of the following is true about the Dalai Lama?

He is the reincarnation of Buddha

The Buddhist Crisis of 1963 was about...

Resistance against the Diem government, led by monks

Key beliefs of Buddhism does NOT include

Causing harm if it is necessary

Issues are rarely handled with violence in Buddhism because:

It does not coincide with the Eightfold Path

Which of the following is NOT one of the four noble truths

Knowing that it is possible to avoid suffering in life

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1
Theravada Buddhism is:
Found predominantly in China
Not a common form of Buddhism
Focuses on the monastic way of life
Followed by mostly Lay Buddhists
2
Western culture has:
Does not support Buddhist philosophy
Denies Buddhists rights
Adopted some Buddhist practices
Completely embraced Buddhism into everyday life
3
What is the meaning of the lotus in Buddhism?
Purity and enlightenment
Nirvana
Worshipping the Buddha
Knowledge
4
Which of the following is true about the Dalai Lama?
He was born in China
Spreads Buddhist philosophy only in Asia
The current Dalai Lama is the 13th Dalai Lama
He is the reincarnation of Buddha
5
Mahayana Buddhism is:
Lay Buddhism (for the masses)
Found only in Thailand
Is the oldest form of Buddhism
Can only be followed by monks
6
Buddhist philosophy conflicts with secular society regarding which ethical issue?
Technology
Racial inequality
Domestic violence
Abortion
7
Buddhism is based on the teachings of...
The Dalai Lama
Siddartha Gautama
Siddarth Gautama
A Buddhist monk
8
After enlightenment...
Men are the dominant gender
Men and women are equal
Women become men
Women are the dominant gender
9
What breaks the process of Samsara (cycle of birth and rebirth)?
Dharma
Sangha
Nirvana
Dukkha
10
Buddhism was a response to:
Cao Dai
Christianity
Hinduism
Taoism
11
Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path?
Right speech
Right action
Right mindfulness
Right love
12
The Buddhist Crisis of 1963 was about...
Resistance against the Diem government, led by monks
Buddhist resistance in North Vietnam
The support of Buddhism in South Vietnam
Catholic resistance against the Diem government
13
Key beliefs of Buddhism does NOT include
Developing wisdom
Causing harm if it is necessary
Leading a moral life
Mindfulness
14
Issues are rarely handled with violence in Buddhism because:
Monks are bald
Monks don't like blood
It does not coincide with the Eightfold Path
It reflects the 4 Noble Truths
15
Which of the following is an important place of Buddhism?
Taj Mahal
Great Wall of China
The Buddha
Bodh Gaya
16
Siddartha Gautama was a:
Lord
Prince
Monk
God
17
Buddhists make up approximately:
2 billion people around the world
1 billion people around the world
6% of the world's population
30% of the world's population
18
Enlightenment is:
An individual path taken
Has strict guidelines to uphold
Is the same path for every follower
Leads to God
19
What is dissent?
The fall of someone or something
A person's heritage
When there is a disagreement
The breakdown of leadership
20
Which of the following is NOT one of the four noble truths
Knowing that life includes suffering
Knowing the way out of suffering
Knowing the cause of suffering
Knowing that it is possible to avoid suffering in life

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