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In Theravada Buddhism the ultimate spiritual status is that of the __________
The Sutra
The Mandala
The Arhat
The Godly followers
2
The Pali Canon is ______.
A large collection of scriptures
A large collection of rituals
3
What is karma?
the law of cause and effect
every-lasting grace
peace and wisdom
similar to reincarantion
4
When did the Buddha live?
1666
1993
5th Century BC
2nd Century BC
5
What is the name of the order of monks and nuns that have preserved the Buddha's teachings?
Sangha
Rasha
Keeta
Kapha
6
What does Dukkha mean?
suffering
peace
wisdom
love
7
What does yoga mean?
A form of physical exercise
From the Sanskrit meaning 'joined' a form of meditation in Hinduism
8
Simple coloured circles help Buddhists focus in meditation
False
True
9
Zen Buddhism is a________ form of Buddhism.
English
Indian
Vietnamese
Japanese
10
Where must followers of Buddhism worship?
in a temple
either
in their homes
11
What are the Sutras?
Sacred rules
Sacred teachings
Sacred songs
Sacred rituals
12
Which of these is true in terms of how Buddhism relates to other religions?
it overlaps with other faiths
it stands alone
13
Meditation practice existed before Buddhism
False
True
14
What is enlightenment in Buddhism?
Awakening to perfect wisdom and knowledge
Being reincarnated
Becoming light as a feather
Meditating out loud
15
Dana means giving
True
False
16
The Concept of Trinity Is Also Present in Buddhism
True
False
17
Followers of Buddhism acknowledge _____________.
One deity
Allah
A supreme God
Neither
18
The Life of the Buddha Has Been Depicted in Dozens of Movies
False
True
19
How many Buddhists live in the UK?
1,000
180,000
18,000
90,000
20
When a Buddhist reaches enlightenment they experience a state of __________
Valhalla
Hell
Nirvana
Heaven
21
What is true about the Buddha's beliefs concerning wealth?
he lived 'the middle way'
he embraced his richness
he doesn't know
he turned to poverty
22
There are many interpretations of Buddhism
True
False
23
How many Buddhist followers are there today?
256 million
20 million
Over 376 million
300 million
24
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
The Dalai Lama
Atala Shiwarma
Siddhartha Gautama
Patel Shanagultha
25
Why has the Buddha been compared to a doctor?
Because his teachings cure suffering
Because he was a physician
26
Who is the leading monk in Tibetan Buddhism?
The Krishna
Gandhi
The Dalai Lama
Elon Musk
27
Who quoted this "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
The Dalai Lama
Ghandi
Buddha
Paul Williams
28
What does samsara mean in Buddhism?
the end of life
the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth
the cumulation of previous lives
a second life on earth
29
How long did it take the Buddha to reach enlightenment?
his whole life
6 years
300 years
20 years
30
What religion pushed Buddhism into the background during the middle ages?
Christianity
Shinto
Judaism
Islam
31
In Mahayana Buddhism the ultimate spiritual status is that of the __________
The Arhat
The Meditation path
The Bodhisattva path
The Buddha
32
How many main types of Buddhism exist?
234
3
1
13
33
The Dasa Sila consists of ______ precepts.
2
10
12
5
34
What festival commemorates the Buddha's death?
Vesak
Congee
Diwali
Valhalla
35
What are the Buddha's most important teachings?
The great scroll
The book of the dead
The Four Noble Truths
The Holy Books
36
Under what tree did the Buddha come to enlightenment?
Bodhi
Willow
Oak
Birch
37
The book of the dead comes from_______
China
Tibet
Vietnam
Japan
38
The process of meditation in Buddhism enables a blurred mind to have clear vision
False
True
39
The Pali Canon is written in what language?
Pali
English
Chinese
Aramaic
40
What do you call Buddha's teachings?
Holy Scriptures
The Dharma
Doctrine
Masala
41
Buddha’s Teachings Were First Written How Many Years after His Death?
450 years
15 years
1 year
250 years
42
What do you call Buddhist monks?
Bhikkhus
Sutras
Gotamas
Sadarthas
43
What is necessary to reach enlightenment?
Morality
Meditation
All of the above
Wisdom
44
Finish the quote "Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is none comparable to one who is ____"
Awakened
At peace
Beautiful
Alive
45
A symbol of Buddhism is the ______ spoked wheel.
4
8
10
12
46
Siddhartha Gautama Is Not the Only Buddha
False
True
47
The image of the cycle of existence is famously portrayed as the ____________________.
Tibetan wheel of life
Lotus Sutra
The grand masterpiece
The lost scriptures
48
Many celebrities practice Buddhism
False
True
49
The Lotus flower is a symbol of ___________.
Love
Fear
Happiness
Enlightenment
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What does the name Buddha mean?
Enlightened one
The father
Supreme light
The master
