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What is the Theravada or Southern School of Buddhism best known for
Promoting Zen meditation in Japan
Building giant Buddha statues in China
Being the original and oldest form of Buddhism
Focusing on Buddhist art and architecture
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Ritual hand gestures used in Buddhist ceremonies and meditations to symbolize states of consciousness.
Mandala
Tripitaka
Mudras
Nirvana
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What is the definition of Mandala?
a geometric figure representing the Hindu universe and Buddhist symbolism.
Community of Buddhist monks and nuns
Diagram representing the spiritual journey
Rebirth cycle
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According to Buddhist philosophy, how is the role of women viewed
Women must become monks to be respected
Gender does not determine spiritual potential
Women cannot reach enlightenment
Men are spiritually superior
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The endless cycle of uncontrolled rebirths that all beings are subject to until enlightenment.
Mudras
Samsara
Karma
The ongoing cycle of rebirth that continues until enlightenment is reached.
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An everlasting state of great joy, peace, and freedom from suffering and desire.
Nirvana
Enlightenment
Samsara
Mandala
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What does the Lotus Flower symbolize in Buddhism?
The community of monks and nuns
Purity and spiritual growth rising from worldly suffering
The cycle of rebirth and suffering
The Buddha’s teachings and universal truths
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What is the definition of Sangha?
The cycle of rebirth
Ritual hand gestures
The teachings of the Buddha
The community of Buddhist monks and nuns
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What is not one of the Five Precepts
Guidelines for ethical living
Rules for monks only
Beliefs about karma and rebirth
distruction story
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Meditation in Buddhism is only for monks and not important for everyday followers
True
False
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What is the definition of Dharma?
The Buddha’s teachings and universal truths
A monk and nun community
Ritual gestures in Buddhism
A symbolic meditation diagram
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How has Buddhism influenced modern Canadian culture?
Through traditional dress and ceremonies
By encouraging material wealth
Through meditation and mindfulness
By promoting war strategies
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What are the Four Noble Truths
Teachings about the afterlife
Four rules monks follow
Life is suffering, caused by desire, it can end, follow Eightfold Path
Four stages of meditation
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Dharma is one of the three Characteristics of Existence
True
False
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What is the definition of Enlightenment?
Hand gestures used in rituals
Symbolic diagram of the spiritual journey
Repeating cycle of rebirth
Understanding life’s truth and ending suffering
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What is the definition of Tripitaka
Ritual hand gestures used in Buddhist practice
Meditation diagrams
Buddhist scripture collection
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Baptism is not a Buddhist milestone
True
False
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What is the definition of Karma?
Hand movements used in rituals
Actions and thoughts that shape future outcomes
Collection of Buddhist scriptures
Buddha’s teachings about truth
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What are the six perfections of bodhisattva
Generosity, Morality, Patience, Vigour, Meditation, and Wisdom
Generosity, Morality, kindness, Vigour, Meditation, and Wisdom
Generosity, Morality, Patience, Vigour, Yoga , and Wisdom
Generosity, momentary time, Patience, Vigour, Meditation, and Wisdom
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What is a common Buddhist milestone for boys during childhood
Learning scriptures at home
Becoming a monk permanently
Entering a temple as a novice in training
Getting a Buddhist name from a monk
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What is the definition of the Bhavacakra
Hand symbols in rituals
Diagram of the universe
Community of nuns and monks
Collection of early Buddhist teachings
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What is the definition of Samsara?
Ritual hand gestures in meditation
collection of scriptures
The cycle of rebirth and suffering
The community of Buddhist monks and nuns
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The Noble Eightfold Path includes steps like Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Mindfulness to help end suffering.
True
False
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Buddhism has three jewels. What does the Buddha translate to
His teachings
The creator
The teacher
the community of monks and followers
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The founder of Buddhism, born around 563 BCE in Nepal. Achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha.
Dharma
Karma
Nirvana
Siddhartha Gautama
