GCSE: Theravada & Mahayana

Which branch of Buddhism has the highest number of adherents globally?

• Theravada

• Vajrayana (Tibetan)

• Mahayana

• Zen

What percentage of global adherents follow the Theravada branch of Buddhism?

• 56%

• 38%

• 6%

• 25%

Who was the ruler that helped spread Buddhism across India in the 3rd century BCE?

• Emperor Asoka

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Emperor Akbar

• Emperor Augustus

In which century was Buddhism firmly established in China?

• 1st century CE

• 3rd century BCE

• 6th century CE

• 8th century CE

Which branch of Buddhism spread to Tibet by the 8th century CE?

• Mahayana

• Theravada

• Zen

• Vajrayana

What are the two main types of Buddhism shown in the transmission map?

• Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism

• Zen and Tibetan Buddhism

• Pure Land and Vajrayana Buddhism

• Shinto and Confucianism

Which country is shown as a region where Theravada Buddhism spread by the 6th century A.D.?

• Japan

• Sri Lanka

• Korea

• Mongolia

What does the phrase "Birth is destroyed, the holy life has been accomplished" signify in the context of nibbana?

• The beginning of a new life

• The end of suffering and rebirth

• The continuation of existence

• The pursuit of material success

In which countries is Theravada Buddhism primarily practiced?

• India, Nepal, Bhutan

• China, Japan, Korea

• Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar

• Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia

How is Theravada Buddhism often regarded?

• Modern and liberal

• Classical or orthodox

• Mystical and secretive

• Progressive and inclusive