Unit 8 Review Quiz

Match the following

• The Court of Gayumars

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• Barum Gar Fights the Karg

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• Jowo Rinpoche

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• Bamiyan Buddha

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• Taj Mahal

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How did the Jowo Rinpoche end up in Tibet?

• It was brought to Tibet by the Chinese Princess Wencheng when she married the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century.
• It was found buried in a cave in the Himalayas by a group of Tibetan nomads.
• It was gifted to Tibet by the Mongolian Emperor Kublai Khan.
• It was discovered by Tibetan monks during a pilgrimage to India.

What country are the Bamiyan Buddhas located in?

• Afghanistan
• India
• China
• Japan

What is a Vairocana?

• A celestial buddha
• A type of fish
• A species of bird
• A type of flower

What is an Ushnisha?

• A type of flower
• A traditional dance in Japan
• A type of hat worn in ancient Egypt
• A protuberance on the top of the head of a Buddha or Bodhisattva in Buddhist art.

What is a Caravanserai?

Which culture emerged in modern day Afghanistan along the Silk Road?

• Persian
• Mongol
• Ottoman
• Gandharan

What do the stretched earlobes on Buddha indicate?

• A symbol of wealth and status
• A sign of physical strength
• A love for heavy earrings
• Renunciation of worldly possessions and commitment to the spiritual path

What does ascetic mean?

• Practicing strict self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence
• Neglecting personal hygiene
• Engaging in excessive indulgence
• Living a luxurious lifestyle

Why was the Jokhang Temple built on its site?