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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Word of the Buddha, Buddhist Scriptures and Schools.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word sutra literally means _____.
(a) River.
(b) Thread.
(c) Vapor.
(d) Conduit.

2. The Tibetan Kanjur and _____ canon were translated between the seventh and thirteenth centuries.
(a) Tripitaka.
(b) Pali.
(c) Dharma.
(d) Tenjur.

3. What does the word buddha mean?
(a) One who has awakened.
(b) One who has opened his heart.
(c) One who has eaten of the fruit.
(d) One who has dreamed reality.

4. The coming of the _____ into India did not bring political unity, but brought ideology that affected Indian culture.
(a) Dharmas.
(b) Stupas.
(c) Aryas.
(d) Sudras.

5. The word bodhi means _____.
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Saint.
(c) Wanderer.
(d) Awakening.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, Buddhism is typically seen as a history of _____ Theravada Buddhism.

2. There are _____ Nikayas.

3. The term sramana means _____.

4. The religious tradition of Buddhism, at the time of the writing of the book, was followed by over _____ people.

5. Tibetan 'Vehicle of the Diamond Thunderbolt' is also known as _____ Buddhism.

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