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

2. The public concern of Buddhism was living by _____, not doctrinal conformity.
(a) Ritual oblation.
(b) Monastic rules.
(c) Vegan laws.
(d) Common language.

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

4. Samsara is _____.
(a) The round of rebirth.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Chakra light source.
(d) Death.

5. According the the author, what lies at the heart of Buddhism is _____.
(a) Karma.
(b) Brahma.
(c) Dharma.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. The southern continent of Jambudvipa is known as the continent of the _____ tree.

2. After his awakening, the Buddha was thought to still have an attachment to the _____ of awakening.

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

4. One of the four elements in Buddhism is _____.

5. The term 'abhidharma' means _____ dharma.

(see the answer key)

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