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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. The various Indo-Aryan dialects, the vernacular of Buddha's time, are known as _____.
(a) Sanskrit.
(b) Prakrit.
(c) Pali.
(d) Taisho.

2. _____ is an ancient language closely related to Sanskrit.
(a) Purdu.
(b) Pali.
(c) Urdu.
(d) Bali.

3. Sthaviras is a Buddhist term that refers to ______________.
(a) Novices.
(b) Boddhis.
(c) Elders.
(d) Commoners.

4. The Bodhisattva was conceived on the _____ night of Asadha, or July.
(a) Longest.
(b) Darkest.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Full moon.

5. The oldest portion of the Vedas is called the _____.
(a) Atharvaveda.
(b) Rg Veda.
(c) Yajurveda.
(d) Samaveda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What the Buddha taught is often referred to in the early texts as a system of _____.

2. The word sutra literally means _____.

3. The coming of the _____ into India did not bring political unity, but brought ideology that affected Indian culture.

4. One of the ancient and recurring images in Indian religious discourse is of _____.

5. The book looks at what is _____ in the three schools of Buddhist thought.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author believe that there is some basis in history for the existence of the Buddha?

2. Which offenses can result in a probationary period involving loss of full status as a member of the Sangha by a monk?

3. What are the Nikayas/Agamas?

4. What is the psychological relationship of aversion to craving?

5. What does the author say about the nature of Buddhism's influence on the world?

6. Who are the four great authorities in Buddhism? Why would a monk go to them?

7. What is the general Buddhist and Indian world view concerning life and death?

8. What effect did the meeting of Buddha Dipamkara have on Sumedha?

9. What is the significance of celibacy in the life of a monk?

10. What are some of the features of Tibetan Buddhism?

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