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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. The classifying and sorting of experiences is called _____.
(a) Skill.
(b) Recognition.
(c) Decision-making.
(d) Placement.

2. The three defilements are also known as _____.
(a) Storms.
(b) Rivers.
(c) Fires.
(d) Stars.

3. The sravaka in the Mahayana tradition is a _____.
(a) Lay person.
(b) Fallen monk.
(c) Disciple.
(d) King.

4. To whom did the Buddha teach dharma after he performed the miracle after his awakening?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

5. Atman is the Sanskrit word for self or _____.
(a) Here.
(b) Contact.
(c) Light.
(d) Breath.

Short Answer Questions

1. The kung-an is a _____.

2. The coming of the _____ into India did not bring political unity, but brought ideology that affected Indian culture.

3. What are stupas?

4. A Tathagata teaches that _____ has a beautiful beginning, a beautiful middle, and a beautiful ending.

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

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