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

2. One of the three fundamental defilements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Pain.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Consternation.
(d) Greed.

3. According to the author, Christianity can be explained as a system of _____.
(a) Laws.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Canons.
(d) Sacrifices.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Craving is understood to be the crystallization of _____.

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

3. The tradition of Mahayana Buddhism found in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam is called _____ Buddhism.

4. What form of ritual was carried out at the death of the Buddha?

5. The followers of Sarvastivada Abhidaharma argue that nirvana should be regarded as _____.

(see the answer key)

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