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