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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Evolving Traditions of Buddhism, South, East, North and West.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the five hindrances is _____.
(a) Impatience.
(b) Belief.
(c) Pain.
(d) Doubt.

2. The Buddha of early texts may have been critical of Brahmanical ritual due to the involvement of _____ in these rituals.
(a) Animal sacrifice.
(b) The use of fire.
(c) The use of hallucingens.
(d) Human sacrifice.

3. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from false _____.
(a) Hope.
(b) Speech.
(c) Commitment.
(d) Advertising.

4. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from using _____.
(a) Shampoo.
(b) Skin oils.
(c) Perfumes.
(d) A toothbrush.

5. What does the word buddha mean?
(a) One who has dreamed reality.
(b) One who has awakened.
(c) One who has eaten of the fruit.
(d) One who has opened his heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from _____ which cause heedlessness.

2. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from handling _____.

3. The idea that there is a place where the Buddha teaches in another part of the universe is called ______ Buddhism.

4. The river that flows through the area where the Buddha gathered a following is called _____.

5. Arhats are the names of Buddhist _____.

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