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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Evolving Traditions of Buddhism, South, East, North and West.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the three fundamental defilements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Consent.
(b) Delusion.
(c) Distraction.
(d) Dissent.

2. A Tathagata teaches that _____ has a beautiful beginning, a beautiful middle, and a beautiful ending.
(a) Karma.
(b) Sutra.
(c) Dharma.
(d) Vinaya.

3. The three types of suffering are pain, change, and _____.
(a) Conditions.
(b) Reactions.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Separation.

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

5. The notion of self is born of _____.
(a) Desperation and derision.
(b) Delusion or ignorance.
(c) Constancy and eternity.
(d) Joy and love.

Short Answer Questions

1. The classifying and sorting of experiences is called _____.

2. Burma became a _____ colony during the colonial period of history.

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

4. The Mahayana likely began as a _____ movement.

5. One of the five hindrances is _____.

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