The spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia
- 1. What is the primary text associated with Theravada Buddhism?
A) Tao Te Ching
B) Siddhartha
C) Pali Canon
D) Mahabharata
- 2. Which country is known for being the first to adopt Theravada Buddhism?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Thailand
C) Cambodia
D) Vietnam
- 3. Which Southeast Asian country is predominantly Theravada Buddhist?
A) Indonesia
B) Philippines
C) Thailand
D) Malaysia
- 4. Who was the Indian emperor that played a significant role in spreading Buddhism?
A) Akbar
B) Harsha
C) Chandragupta
D) Ashoka
- 5. In which Southeast Asian country is Borobudur located?
A) Laos
B) Myanmar
C) Indonesia
D) Thailand
- 6. What is the term for the Buddhist community of monks and nuns?
A) Sangha
B) Brahmana
C) Vihara
D) Stupa
- 7. What is the significant Buddhist monument in Thailand?
A) Angkor Wat
B) Hindu Temple of Ubud
C) Wat Phra Kaew
D) Shwedagon Pagoda
- 8. What did the Bodhisattva ideal promote in Mahayana Buddhism?
A) Wealth accumulation
B) Solitary enlightenment
C) Ritualistic practices
D) Helping all beings achieve enlightenment
- 9. Which Buddhist school focuses on devotional practices to Amitabha Buddha?
A) Pure Land Buddhism
B) Engaged Buddhism
C) Nichiren Buddhism
D) Rinzai Buddhism
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