Question 1

The smaller and more conservative wing of Buddhism is known as the "exclusive way," or

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A)   Theravada.
B)   Sangha.
C)   Mahayana.
D)   Hinayana.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Discuss Buddhism from a historical perspective, tracking its movements, changes, and slips into quiescence. Discuss the reasons for the strong Buddhist presence today in the world.

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Buddhism originated in the 6th century B...

Question 3

Which of these divisions of Buddhism is said to be closer to the original teachings of Buddha?

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A)   Theravada
B)   Hinayana
C)   Mahayana
D)   True BuddhismE) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 4

Recount the life story of Gautama and discuss the relationship between the events of his life and the teachings he came to profess.

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Gautama, also known as the Buddha, was b...

Question 5

The Four Noble Truths, which form the core of Buddhist teachings, came to the Buddha through

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A)   suffering.
B)   samsara.
C)   enlightenment.
D)   prayer.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is the larger and more liberal sect of Buddhism?

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A)   Arahayana
B)   Mahayana
C)   Sangha
D)   TheravadaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Describe the development of Buddhism from the third century B.C.E. to the present. Where did it originate and how did it change and spread?

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Buddhism originated in the 3rd century B.C.E. in India with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha. From its origins in India, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and eventually to other parts of the world.

During the 3rd century B.C.E., Buddhism experienced significant growth and development within India, as well as in neighboring regions such as Sri Lanka and Central Asia. The teachings of the Buddha were recorded in texts known as the Tripitaka, and monastic communities, or sanghas, were established to preserve and spread the teachings.

By the 1st century B.C.E., Buddhism had spread to Southeast Asia, and by the 1st century C.E., it had reached China. As it spread to new regions, Buddhism adapted to local cultures and traditions, leading to the development of distinct schools and branches of Buddhism, such as Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.

In the following centuries, Buddhism continued to spread to Korea, Japan, Tibet, and eventually to the West through trade and missionary activities. Along the way, it continued to evolve and incorporate elements of local belief systems and practices.

In the present day, Buddhism is practiced by millions of people around the world and has become a global religion with diverse forms and traditions. Its development from the 3rd century B.C.E. to the present has been marked by both continuity and change, as it has adapted to new cultural and social contexts while remaining rooted in the foundational teachings of the Buddha.

Question 8

The teachings of the Buddha are called the

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A)   Dharma.
B)   Bodhisattva.
C)   Samsara.
D)   Sangha.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Tibetan Buddhists believe that when the Dalai Lama dies, he

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A)   reaches Nirvana.
B)   becomes the Buddha.
C)   is reborn in the body of his successor.
D)   sits under a heavenly bo tree.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Where did the Buddha first preach after reaching enlightenment?

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A)   Bear Park
B)   Elephant Park
C)   Tiger Park
D)   Deer ParkE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What did the Buddha teach about the soul, the gods, and animal sacrifice? Explain his teachings on these points incorporating his understanding of Nirvana.

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The Buddha taught that the concept of an...

Question 12

A type of meditation modeled on the experience of Gautama under the bo tree and devoted to achieving insight or truth is called

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A)   Sammatta.
B)   vihara.
C)   stupas.
D)   Vipassana.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Nirvana can be described as

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A)   a heavenly world of peace and love among people.
B)   clear, rational understanding of the laws of the universe.
C)   an exalted state in which one becomes a god/goddess.
D)   having the self permanently extinguished like the flame on a candle.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

When he was young, Gautama thought that the answers to the questions that troubled him could be found in the various schools of

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A)   science.
B)   philosophy.
C)   history.
D)   religion.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

When Siddhartha Gautama was young, his father protected him from

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A)   sights of human misery and ugliness.
B)   abstract philosophical thinking.
C)   wealth and luxury.
D)   non-Hindu religious ideas.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D) A

Question 16

What is one characteristic of early Buddhism concerning women that differs from orthodox Hinduism and Jainism?

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A)   separation of women from religious practice
B)   inclusion of women in religious practice
C)   belief that women could not attain enlightenment
D)   belief that women were all-powerfulE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

When the Buddha stopped searching for enlightenment, he

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A)   died.
B)   became a monk.
C)   found enlightenment.
D)   became an ascetic.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

In Zen Buddhism, riddles meant to confuse reason before an initiate finds truth and ultimately enlightenment are called

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A)   koans.
B)   alms.
C)   sangha.
D)   bodhisattva.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A human being who has discovered the path to Nirvana through his or her own efforts is called a

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A)   monk.
B)   Buddha.
C)   prophet.
D)   sangha.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What is the basic religious belief common to all forms of Buddhism? How does it compare to basic Hindu religious beliefs?

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