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