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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. In the Mahayana tradition, sutras set out the stages of the _____.
(a) Planes of dharma.
(b) Karmic wheel.
(c) Levels of consciousness.
(d) Bodhisattva path.

2. The _____ in China suppressed Buddhism in the Communist takeover.
(a) Cultural Revolution.
(b) Cold War.
(c) Civil War.
(d) Rise of democracy.

3. _____ is the beginning of the Buddhist path.
(a) Faith in the Buddha.
(b) Rebirth.
(c) Awakening.
(d) Birth.

4. The four _____ are from the realm of the Supreme Gods.
(a) Yama Gods.
(b) Great Brahmas.
(c) Gods who Delight in Creation.
(d) Contented Gods.

5. The Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka and South-East Asia is called _____ Buddhism.
(a) Southern.
(b) Eastern.
(c) Western.
(d) Northern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are stupas?

2. In terms of karma, one's state of mind is important and constitutes a _____.

3. What did W.C. Peppe find when he was digging on his estate in India?

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

5. The condition of duhkha implies _____ existence.

(see the answer key)

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