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