Sayon ra!
1. What is the foundational origin of both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
A. Hinduism B. Teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
C. Jainism D. Shintoism
B. Teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
What major Buddhist school might have influenced the growth of Mahayana Buddhism?
A. Theravada
B. Mahasamghika
C. Vajrayana
D. Madhyamika
B. Mahasamghika
What key belief distinguishes Mahayana from Theravada Buddhism regarding the Buddha?
A. Siddhartha Gautama was the only Buddha
B. Siddhartha Gautama was a celestial being and not just human
C. Nirvana can only be achieved through strict meditation
D. Karma and reincarnation do not exist
B. Siddhartha Gautama was a celestial being and not just human
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mahayana Buddhism?
A. It includes the concept of Bodhisattvas
B. It believes that Siddhartha Gautama was the only Buddha
C. It recognizes various Buddhas and enlightened beings
D. It promotes the idea of universal salvation
B. It believes that Siddhartha Gautama was the only Buddha
Where did Mahayana Buddhism spread?
A. China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan, and Tibet
B. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
C. Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia
D. Persia and Egypt
A. China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan, and Tibet
Which Buddhist text contains the fundamental teachings of Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism?
A. Tripitaka
B. Lotus Sutra
C. Bhagavad Gita
D. Vinaya Pitaka
B. Lotus Sutra
Which two major philosophical schools emerged within Indian Mahayana Buddhism?
A. Madhyamika and Yogachara
B. Theravada and Mahayana
C. Zen and Vajrayana
D. Vinaya and Abhidharma
A. Madhyamika and Yogachara
Which of the following best describes the Trikaya doctrine in Mahayana Buddhism?
A. The Three Bodies of the Buddha
B. The Three Noble Truths
C. The Three Stages of Meditation
D. The Three Paths to Enlightenment
A. The Three Bodies of the Buddha
What is the meaning of “Lotus Sutra”?
A. Book of Enlightenment
B. Sutra of the Lotus of the Wonderful Law
C. The Path of the Buddha
D. Sacred Verses of the Elders
B. Sutra of the Lotus of the Wonderful Law
In Mahayana Buddhism, what is the term for a being who chooses to delay entering Nirvana to help others?
A. Nirmanakaya
B. Sambhogakaya
C. Dharmakaya
D. Bodhisattva
Answer: D. Bodhisattva
What is the role of the bodhisattva according to Mahayana Buddhism?
A. To seek personal enlightenment and avoid worldly attachments
B. To meditate in isolation for spiritual growth
C. To maintain strict adherence to the Tripitaka
D. To assist others in achieving enlightenment, even delaying Nirvana
D. To assist others in achieving enlightenment, even delaying Nirvana
Which country’s invasion of Tibet led to the suppression of Mahayana Buddhist practices?
A. India
B. China
C. Russia
D. Japan
B. China
What does Mahayana Buddhism emphasize compared to Theravada Buddhism?
A. A stricter interpretation of Buddha’s teachings
B. Following only the Tripitaka as sacred text
C. Complete detachment from worldly affairs
D. The presence of multiple Buddhas
C. To achieve enlightenment and compassion
Which sect of Mahayana Buddhism believes in the concept of “Pure Land of the West” after death?
A. Rationalist Sect
B. Intuitive Sect
C. Pure Land Sect
D. Socio-political Sect
C. Pure Land Sect
What tragic event in Vietnam involved Buddhist monks protesting against government oppression?
A. The Great Buddhist War
B. The Mahayana Rebellion
C. The Self-Immolation of Thich Quang Duc
D. The Burning of Tibet
C. The Self-Immolation of Thich Quang Duc
What was the primary reason for Buddhist monks' self-immolation in Vietnam during the 20th century?
A. A call for stricter adherence to Buddhist practices
B. Protest against government actions and religious oppression
C. A ritual of purification for achieving Nirvana
D. A form of meditation to gain supernatural powers
B. Protest against government actions and religious oppression
Which Buddhist leader was forced into exile due to the Chinese invasion of Tibet?
A. Thich Nhat Hanh
B. Dalai Lama
C. Thich Quang Duc
D. Dogen Zenji
B. Dalai Lama
What are the three bodies of Buddha according to Mahayana Buddhism?
A. Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya
B. Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, and Amitabha
C. Bodhicitta, Yogachara, Madhyamika
D. Dharma, Sangha, and Nirvana
A. Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya
Which term refers to the “grounds” or levels a bodhisattva must pass before achieving Buddhahood?
A. Nirvana
B. Bhumis
C. Paramitas
D. Dharma
B. Bhumis
What was one of the consequences of China’s control over Tibet for Tibetan Buddhists?
A. The peaceful coexistence of Tibetan and Chinese traditions.
B. The elimination of Mahayana Buddhist practices in India.
C. The destruction of monasteries and deaths of monks.
D. The increase in Buddhist followers in China.
C. The destruction of monasteries and deaths of monks