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