The spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia - Quiz
- 1. What is the primary text associated with Theravada Buddhism?
A) Siddhartha
B) Pali Canon
C) Tao Te Ching
D) Mahabharata
- 2. Which country is known for being the first to adopt Theravada Buddhism?
A) Cambodia
B) Sri Lanka
C) Vietnam
D) Thailand
- 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) Helping all beings achieve enlightenment
C) Solitary enlightenment
D) Ritualistic practices
- 5. In which Southeast Asian country is Borobudur located?
A) Laos
B) Thailand
C) Myanmar
D) Indonesia
- 6. What is the term for the Buddhist community of monks and nuns?
A) Sangha
B) Vihara
C) Brahmana
D) Stupa
- 7. Which Buddhist school focuses on devotional practices to Amitabha Buddha?
A) Pure Land Buddhism
B) Rinzai Buddhism
C) Nichiren 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) Ashoka
B) Chandragupta
C) Akbar
D) Harsha
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