Mahayana Buddhism Quiz

What does the term “Mahayana” mean?

• The Small Path

• The Great Vehicle

• The Noble Truth

• The Middle Way

Where did Mahayana Buddhism originate?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Tibet

Mahayana Buddhism believes in the concept of Bodhisattva. What does this mean?

• A person who seeks enlightenment only for himself

• A being who delays enlightenment to help others

• A monk who breaks all attachments

• A teacher of the Four Noble Truths only

Which Buddhist teaching is shared by both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?

• The belief in many gods

• The teachings of the Buddha

• Worship of ancestors

• Focus on rituals alone

Which text is most associated with Mahayana Buddhism?

• Tripitaka

• Lotus Sutra

• Bhagavad Gita

• Vedas

What is the main goal of Mahayana Buddhism?

• To achieve wealth and power

• To reach enlightenment for oneself only

• To attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings

• To follow strict monastic rules

In Mahayana Buddhism, who is considered a celestial Bodhisattva of compassion?

• Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

• Maitreya

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Vishnu

Which country became a major center for Mahayana Buddhism after it spread from India?

• Egypt

• China

• Greece

• Israel

What distinguishes Mahayana from Theravada Buddhism?

• Mahayana teaches that enlightenment is possible for all, not just monks

• Mahayana rejects the Buddha’s teachings

• Mahayana denies karma and rebirth

• Mahayana focuses only on meditation

Which symbol often represents enlightenment or purity in Mahayana Buddhism?

• Sword

• Wheel

• Lotus Flower

• Bell