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