Dhammapada & Panchatantra Exam

1. What is the Dhammapada?

• A collection of poems

• A historical narrative

• A Buddhist scripture

• A philosophical treatise

1. Who is traditionally believed to have spoken the verses of the Dhammapada?

•  Ananda

• Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

• Ashoka

• Mahavira

1. How many verses are there in the Dhammapada?

• 423

• 354

• 100

• 210

1. The Dhammapada is divided into how many chapters?

• 10

• 26

• 15

• 22

1. Which theme is prominently featured in the Dhammapada?

• Love and romance

• Suffering and liberation

• Warfare and power

• Nature and the environment

1. What does the term "Dhamma" refer to in the context of the Dhammapada?

• Material wealth

• 1. The natural world

• A type of meditation

• 1. The teachings of the Buddha

1. The first verse of the Dhammapada emphasizes the importance of what?

• 1. Wealth

• 1. Physical strength

• 1. The mind

• Community

1. Which of the following is a key concept in the Dhammapada?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Atman

• Maya

1. In the Dhammapada, what is said to be the root of all suffering?

• Ignorance

• Desire

• Anger

• Fear

1. Which chapter of the Dhammapada discusses the importance of mindfulness?

• The Twin Verses

• The Mind

• The Wise

• The Paths