Deck 4: Buddhism

Question 1

The Buddha was

A) not born into a particular caste.
B) a priest of the Brahmin caste.
C) a prince of the Kshatriya caste.
D) a merchant of the Vaishya caste.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to Buddhist's beliefs, the problem for humans is ____ and the solution is ____.

A) anger, kindness
B) suffering, knowledge
C) disagreement, solidarity
D) disenchantment, togetherness

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which Japanese sect of Buddhism claims to harmonize the truths of all Buddhist sects?

A) Shingon
B) Jodo
C) Shinran
D) Tendai

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What defines taha?

A) worship
B) desire
C) craving
D) following

Question 5

Which step of the Eightfold Path is described as "The disciple must be prepared to renounce attachments to the world and give benevolence and kindness"?

A) right view
B) right aim
C) right mindfulness
D) right effort

Question 6

In Buddhism, when a person is set free from egocentrism they enter

A) Nirvana.
B) Bodhgaya.
C) Sarnath.
D) dukkha.

Question 7

The Eightfold Path in Buddhism is

A) one of the four passing sights.
B) one of the five skandhas.
C) followed by using all precepts at the same time.
D) Nirvana.

Question 8

The Discipline Basket of the Tripitaka contained

A) teachings of the Buddha.
B) stories of the Buddha's previous lives.
C) rules for monks.
D) the differences between Pali and Sanskrit scriptures.

Question 9

According to Zen teachings, what is the only thing of value?

A) comprehending our real nature
B) careful study of the sacred scriptures
C) good works performed for fellow humans
D) building monasteries

Question 10

The Buddhist doctrine which asserts there are no permanent souls is

A) anatta.
B) anicca.
C) tara.
D) ahimsa.

Question 11

Who were the first disciples of the Buddha?

A) the five ascetics
B) 55 men of good families
C) his family
D) women of the local village

Question 12

The Eightfold Path is symbolized by

A) a circle of eight people holding hands.
B) an eight-spoked dharma wheel.
C) a tree with eight branches.
D) eight dogs chasing each other's tails.

Question 13

The Zen form of Buddhism is considered

A) very controlling.
B) unconstructed.
C) popular among the majority of Buddhists.
D) a poor choice for athletes.

Question 14

Dukkha is demonstrated by which of the following?

A) giving all possessions to god
B) the loss of a home in a fire
C) the eight-steps to enlightenment
D) craving a neighbor's possessions

Question 15

The Buddhist monastic order that eventually included laypeople is known as the

A) Bodhgaya.
B) Sangha.
C) dharma.
D) arhat.

Question 16

Which of the following would be a concern of the Buddha's teachings?

A) whether the world is infinite
B) if a person continues to exist after death
C) ways to relieve human suffering
D) ritual sacrifices

Question 17

The more inclusive major division of Buddhism is the

A) Yogacara.
B) Theravadin.
C) Mahayanist.
D) Vajrayanist.

Question 18

During his enlightenment, it is said that the Buddha stayed under the pipal tree for ____ weeks.

A) two
B) nine
C) seven
D) four

Question 19

A "guardian angel" in some cultures would be known as a ____ in Buddhism.

A) dhyana
B) koan
C) bodhisattva
D) satori

Question 20

In Tibet, the Kalachakra doctrine represents

A) pride.
B) law and matter.
C) selfishness.
D) time and space.

Question 21

In Buddhism an enlightened holy person is called

A) Master
B) Arhat
C) Atman
D) Bodhi

Question 22

According to Buddhist teachings, the Middle Path is marked by observing all the precepts of the Eightfold Path one at a time.

Question 23

In Buddhism, no Self exists over and beyond the five skandhas.

Question 24

The enlightenment experience in Japan is called

A) satori
B) nirvana
C) wu wei
D) zen

Question 25

The monument at Bodhgaya commemorates the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama.

Question 26

Theravadin Buddhists believe that imitating the ascetic life of the Buddha is the best way to enlightenment.

Question 27

In Japan, the Zen enlightenment experience is called satori.

Question 28

Tanha means "desire," "craving," or "grasping."

Question 29

Mahayana Buddhists believe that everyone is a potential Buddha.

Question 30

In Buddhism, bodily relics are not considered to be of any value toward attaining salvation.

Question 31

Upon returning home after his enlightenment, the Buddha found that his family members were uncomfortable with his spiritual leadership.

Question 32

The Buddha emphasized the need for daily prayer and ritual sacrifice.

Question 33

Mahayana Buddhism is the primary religion of India today.

Question 34

Bodhisattvas are featured in Theravadin Buddhism.

Question 35

Devotees enter the Buddhist faith by

A) reciting the Four Noble Truths
B) following the Eightfold Path
C) repeating the three refuges
D) during a ritual at Benares

Question 36

Mahayanists believe in universal Buddhist enlightenment.

Question 37

Because he was born a Brahmin, Siddhartha became a priest.

Question 38

The Buddha died at age 60, at home with his wife.

Question 39

The Buddha left home and became enlightened in only one year.

Question 40

In Buddhist teachings, karma is psychological instead of physical.

Question 43

When Buddhism first came into being, women were seen as equal to men in the roles they played.

Question 45

Buddhists and Hindus share many aspects of interpreting the world.

Question 46

Explain the Buddha's preference for personal experience over metaphysical theories.

Question 47

Explain why the first century Chinese preferred Mahayana Buddhism over Theravadin Buddhism.

Question 48

Identify and briefly describe each of the ten Buddhist precepts. Explain why lay practitioners are only expected to practice the first five precepts.

Question 49

Name the three major differences between the Theravadin and Mahayanist schools of Buddhism.

Question 50

Buddhists believe that it is not the processes of life that cause suffering, but our attachment to those processes.

Question 51

Although fully accepted in China, Buddhism is in direct conflict with Shinto in Japan.

Question 52

Briefly describe each of the differing views of karma held by the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.

Question 53

Identify the three main results of the First Buddhist Council after the death of the Buddha.

Question 54

Theravadin Buddhists believe in a heavenly pantheon of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

Question 55

Identify and briefly describe each of the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha.

Question 56

Lay practitioners (householders) are only required to follow five of the ten Buddhist precepts.

Question 57

Identify and briefly describe each element of the Buddha's Eightfold Path.

Question 58

Identify and describe each of the four sights that moved young Siddhartha Gautama to seek enlightenment.

Question 59

Identify the three ways to the "True Word" as taught by Shingon Buddhism.

Question 60

What metaphor did the Buddha employ when teaching the monk, Malunkyaputta, about metaphysical inquiries?

Question 61

Briefly describe the four steps leading to the Buddha's awakening in the grove at Bodhgaya.

Question 62

Briefly describe the differences between Lin Chi and Ts'ao-tung schools of Buddhism.