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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Abhidharma, The Higher Teaching.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the four elements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Copper.
(b) The soul.
(c) Air.
(d) Humanity.

2. Gandharvas are celestial _____.
(a) Actors.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Dancers.
(d) Musicians.

3. Nagas are mythical _____.
(a) Serpents.
(b) Renouncers.
(c) Flying lions.
(d) Guardians.

4. What are devas?
(a) Gods.
(b) Lay people.
(c) Artisans.
(d) Sacred singers.

5. What the Buddha taught is often referred to in the early texts as a system of _____.
(a) Divination.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Commandments.
(d) Training.

Short Answer Questions

1. The dhyanas are levels of _____.

2. As a system of thought, Abhidharma is to be contrasted with the system of _____ of the Buddha.

3. At the center of a cakra-vada is the great _____.

4. The matrkas are a summary of _____ lists of significant points of Buddha's teaching.

5. The four _____ are from the realm of the Supreme Gods.

(see the answer key)

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