The spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia
  • 1. What is the primary text associated with Theravada Buddhism?
A) Tao Te Ching
B) Pali Canon
C) Mahabharata
D) Siddhartha
  • 2. Which country is known for being the first to adopt Theravada Buddhism?
A) Cambodia
B) Sri Lanka
C) Thailand
D) Vietnam
  • 3. Which Southeast Asian country is predominantly Theravada Buddhist?
A) Philippines
B) Thailand
C) Indonesia
D) Malaysia
  • 4. What did the Bodhisattva ideal promote in Mahayana Buddhism?
A) Wealth accumulation
B) Ritualistic practices
C) Solitary enlightenment
D) Helping all beings achieve enlightenment
  • 5. In which Southeast Asian country is Borobudur located?
A) Myanmar
B) Laos
C) Thailand
D) Indonesia
  • 6. What is the term for the Buddhist community of monks and nuns?
A) Brahmana
B) Stupa
C) Vihara
D) Sangha
  • 7. Which Buddhist school focuses on devotional practices to Amitabha Buddha?
A) Rinzai Buddhism
B) Engaged Buddhism
C) Pure Land Buddhism
D) Nichiren Buddhism
  • 8. What is the significant Buddhist monument in Thailand?
A) Hindu Temple of Ubud
B) Shwedagon Pagoda
C) Angkor Wat
D) Wat Phra Kaew
  • 9. Who was the Indian emperor that played a significant role in spreading Buddhism?
A) Chandragupta
B) Ashoka
C) Harsha
D) Akbar
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