- 1. In which town did Gautama Buddha pass away?
A) Bodh Gaya
B) Kushinagar
C) Lumbini
D) Varanasi
- 2. How old was Gautama Buddha when he passed away?
A) 75
B) 80
C) 65
D) 85
- 3. How long after consuming the meal did Gautama Buddha pass away?
A) After 1 year
B) After 3 days
C) After 3 months
D) Immediately
- 4. Which of the following councils was held to preserve the Buddhist teachings after Gautama Buddha's death?
A) Fourth Buddhist Council
B) Third Buddhist Council
C) Second Buddhist Council
D) First Buddhist Council
- 5. Which Buddhist sect believes in the traditional teachings that have been passed down since the time of Gautama Buddha?
A) Mahayana
B) Zen
C) Theravada
D) Vajrayana
- 6. Which region was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism to the rest of Asia?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Europe
D) Central Asia
- 7. Which king played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism to Sri Lanka?
A) Harsha
B) Kanishka
C) Dharmashoka
D) Ashoka
- 8. Who wrote the Buddhist scripture known as the Dhammapada?
A) Ananda
B) Unknown
C) Sariputta
D) Mahakasyapa
- 9. What is the term for the state of perfect peace and liberation in Buddhism?
A) Nirvana
B) Samadhi
C) Karma
D) Samsara
- 10. Which empire adopted Buddhism as its state religion during the reign of Emperor Ashoka?
A) Maurya Empire
B) Kushan Empire
C) Chola Empire
D) Gupta Empire
- 11. Who is considered the founder of the Mahayana tradition in Buddhism?
A) Dogen
B) Bodhidharma
C) Vasubandhu
D) Nagarjuna
- 12. Which country did Buddhism reach last in its spread to Asian countries?
A) Japan
B) Vietnam
C) Tibet
D) China
- 13. What is the term used for the teachings of Gautama Buddha?
A) Nirvana
B) Karma
C) Dharma
D) Samsara
- 14. Who was Gautama Buddha's most devoted follower and attendant at the time of his death?
A) Mahakasyapa
B) Ananda
C) Sariputta
D) Moggallana
- 15. What is the term used for the death of Gautama Buddha?
A) Moksha
B) Nirvana
C) Samsara
D) Parinirvana
- 16. Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon after attaining enlightenment?
A) Varanasi
B) Rajgir
C) Kushinagar
D) Sarnath
- 17. Who is credited with spreading Buddhism to Sri Lanka?
A) Mahinda
B) Nagarjuna
C) Ananda
D) Ashoka
- 18. Who was the chief disciple of Gautama Buddha known for his wisdom and understanding of the Dharma?
A) Ananda
B) Moggallana
C) Sariputta
D) Mahakashyapa
- 19. What is the name of the collection of teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha?
A) Puranas
B) Tripitaka
C) Upanishads
D) Vedas
- 20. Which country did Buddhism spread to first after Gautama Buddha's death?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Japan
C) Thailand
D) China
- 21. Where is the Mahabodhi Temple located, marking the site where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment?
A) Varanasi
B) Bodh Gaya
C) Rajgir
D) Lumbini
- 22. Which symbol represents the first sermon given by Gautama Buddha after attaining enlightenment?
A) Conch shell
B) Swastika
C) Lotus
D) Dharmachakra
- 23. What is the term used for the community of Buddhist monks?
A) Metta
B) Sangha
C) Sutra
D) Vipassana
- 24. Which of these Buddhist principles emphasizes the concept of impermanence?
A) Karma
B) Dukkha
C) Anicca
D) Anatta
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