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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. According to the author, Buddhism is typically seen as a history of _____ Theravada Buddhism.
(a) Ascetic.
(b) Egalitarian.
(c) Elitist.
(d) Common.

2. The various Indo-Aryan dialects, the vernacular of Buddha's time, are known as _____.
(a) Prakrit.
(b) Sanskrit.
(c) Pali.
(d) Taisho.

3. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from handling _____.
(a) Gold and silver.
(b) Nickel and iron.
(c) Cadmium and titanium.
(d) Copper and lead.

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

5. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from eating _____.
(a) On Sunday.
(b) Before sunrise.
(c) After midday.
(d) During a full moon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The Visuddhimagga is the Path of ____.

4. The river that flows through the area where the Buddha gathered a following is called _____.

5. The Vinaya contains _____ for the corporate acts of the monastic collective.

(see the answer key)

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