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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Buddhist Community, Monks, Nuns, and Lay Followers.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The aspect of change that makes the world a place of suffering is _____.
(a) Suddenness.
(b) Completeness.
(c) Orientation.
(d) Impermanence.

3. The Visuddhimagga is the Path of ____.
(a) Highest insight.
(b) Purification.
(c) Least resistance.
(d) Dependence.

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

5. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from wearing _____.
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Cloaks.
(c) Belts.
(d) Hats.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author's aim in writing the book was to act as a _____ for the principles of Buddhism.

2. The Bodhisattva was conceived on the _____ night of Asadha, or July.

3. How many days after the Bodhisattva was born did his mother die?

4. One of the noble truths regarding the origin of suffering is the _____ existence.

5. Arhats are the names of Buddhist _____.

(see the answer key)

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