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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Buddha, The Story of the Awakened One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the writing of the book, the author taught introductory courses on Buddhism at a _____.
(a) Monastary.
(b) University.
(c) New age research center.
(d) Prep school.

2. According to the author, Buddhism is typically seen as a history of _____ Theravada Buddhism.
(a) Elitist.
(b) Egalitarian.
(c) Common.
(d) Ascetic.

3. How many days after the Bodhisattva was born did his mother die?
(a) Ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Seven.

4. East Asian Buddhism has coexisted with Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and more recently but less happily, _____.
(a) Communism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Fascism.
(d) Judaism.

5. What is the framework which underlies all later Buddhist thought called?
(a) Gautama.
(b) Boddhisatva.
(c) Sramana.
(d) Abhidharma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mahayana Buddhism is classified by the author as _____.

2. What form of ritual was carried out at the death of the Buddha?

3. Tibetan Buddhism is sometimes called _____ Buddhism.

4. Arhats are the names of Buddhist _____.

5. Tibetan 'Vehicle of the Diamond Thunderbolt' is also known as _____ Buddhism.

(see the answer key)

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