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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, No Self, Personal Continuity and Dependent Arising.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the noble truths regarding the origin of suffering is the _____ existence.
(a) Denial of.
(b) Thirst for.
(c) Hatred for.
(d) Chain reaction of.

2. The Sangha is _____ of monks and nuns.
(a) An order.
(b) A holy book.
(c) A ritual.
(d) A prison.

3. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from _____ which cause heedlessness.
(a) Oration.
(b) Ego trips.
(c) Free will.
(d) Intoxicants.

4. One of a monk's four basic resources is lodging _____.
(a) In a cave.
(b) In a lay person's house.
(c) At the foot of a tree.
(d) At the bend in the river.

5. Sthaviras is a Buddhist term that refers to ______________.
(a) Boddhis.
(b) Novices.
(c) Commoners.
(d) Elders.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word bodhi means _____.

2. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from handling _____.

3. According to the author, Christianity can be explained as a system of _____.

4. What are stupas?

5. Some three months after the death of the Buddha, 500 arhats took part in a _____.

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