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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. One of the three fundamental defilements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Attitude.
(b) Conversion.
(c) Aversion.
(d) Dispersion.
2. _____ is an ancient language closely related to Sanskrit.
(a) Bali.
(b) Urdu.
(c) Pali.
(d) Purdu.
3. One of the ancient and recurring images in Indian religious discourse is of _____.
(a) Sacrificial dance on the full moon.
(b) Reading from written scripture.
(c) Crossing the ocean of existence.
(d) Eating the fruit of knowledge.
4. According to the author, Buddhism is typically seen as a history of _____ Theravada Buddhism.
(a) Egalitarian.
(b) Ascetic.
(c) Common.
(d) Elitist.
5. The Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka and South-East Asia is called _____ Buddhism.
(a) Northern.
(b) Eastern.
(c) Southern.
(d) Western.
Short Answer Questions
1. How old is Buddhism?
2. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from eating _____.
3. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from handling _____.
4. One of the noble truths regarding the origin of suffering is the _____ existence.
5. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from taking _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the author believe that there is some basis in history for the existence of the Buddha?
2. How does the author feel he acts as a spokesman for Buddhism?
3. What is a bhiksu and how is this different from an upasampada?
4. Which offenses can result in a probationary period involving loss of full status as a member of the Sangha by a monk?
5. What is the precursor to the Indian caste system?
6. What are some of the features of Tibetan Buddhism?
7. What is the psychological relationship of aversion to craving?
8. What language did the Buddha use to communicate his ideas and why?
9. How does the author compare Buddha and the four truths to modern medicine?
10. How did the Buddha respond when Malunkya said he would stop training with him if he didn't answer the ten undetermined questions?
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