Introduction to World Religion Quiz

Where did Theravada Buddhism originate?

• Tibet

• India

• China

• Japan

Which Buddhist scriptures do Theravada Buddhists primarily follow?

• Mahayana Sutras

• The Pali Canon (Tripitaka)

• The Lotus Sutra

• Zen Koans

What is the ultimate goal in Theravada Buddhism?

• Becoming a Bodhisattva

• Achieving Nirvana

• Attaining wealth and prosperity

• Worshiping multiple deities

Which of the following is a key practice in Theravada Buddhism?

• Devotion to Amitabha Buddha

• Meditation and monastic life

• Ritual chanting of Zen poetry

• Belief in Pure Land Paradise

Theravada Buddhism is most commonly practiced in which of the following countries?

• China, Korea, and Japan

• Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar

• Mongolia, Vietnam, and Nepal

• Tibet, Bhutan, and India

In Theravada Buddhism, what is the Sangha?

• A Buddhist temple

• A group of monks and nuns

• A sacred scripture

• A reincarnated deity

What is the primary ethical guideline in Theravada Buddhism?

• The Eightfold Path

• The Ten Commandments

• The Bhagavad Gita

• The Tao Te Ching

Which of the following is NOT a key belief in Theravada Buddhism?

• The existence of a personal God

• Karma and rebirth

• The Four Noble Truths

• The concept of Anatta (no-self)

What is a major challenge facing Theravada Buddhism in modern society?

• Declining monastic communities

• Government restrictions on temples

• Rejection of mindfulness practices

• Lack of access to Buddhist texts

Which of the following is a common Theravada meditation technique?

• Zazen (seated meditation)

• Vipassana (insight meditation)

• Pure Land chanting

• Shamanic trance