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5 precepts

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.     Which is the fourth precept?

a)

A) Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

b)

B) Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

c)

C) Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

d)

D) Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

2.

Which precept is related to right speech?

a)

A)  First precept

b)

B) Second precept

c)

C) Fourth precept

d)

D) Fifth precept

3.

The second precept, “Adinnadana veramani sikha-padam samadiyami” means to abstain from  ___________.

a)

killing

b)

lying

c)

stealing

d)

sexual misconduct

4.

What constitutes a good speech?

I Pleasant speech

II Truthful speech

III Beneficial speech

IV Frivolous speech

a)

I, II and III          

b)

I, II and IV

c)

I, III and IV

d)

II, III and IV

5.

The fifth precept means _______.

a)

I take the precept to give up killing

b)

I take the precept to give up stealing

c)

I take the precept to give up wrong speech

d)

I take the precept to give up liquor that tends to infatuation and carelessness

6.

“Kamesu Micchacara Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami” is the _____precept

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

d)

fourth

7.

“Musavada Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami”means I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from ________.

a)

false speech

b)

sexual misconduct

c)

taking things not given

d)

destroying living beings

8.

“Panatipata Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami” means I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from _______.

a)

false speech

b)

sexual misconduct

c)

taking things not given

d)

destroying living beings

9.

The good of giving up stealing is one becomes _______.

a)

honest

b)

healthy

c)

contented

d)

compassionate

10.

The good of giving up killing is one becomes________.

a)

truthful

b)

strong

c)

generous

d)

compassionate

11.

Below are the Five Precepts EXCEPT

a)

not to lie

b)

not to steal

c)

not to kill

d)

not to gamble

12.

A lay person can observe the Panca Sila which consists of ______.

a)

5 precepts

b)

8 precepts

c)

10 precepts

d)

227 precepts

13.

A person rejected alcoholic drinks offered by his friend. The person is keeping his _____________ precept.

a)

first

b)

second

c)

fourth

d)

fifth

14.

A young man returned a bag to an old lady who dropped the bag on the road. The young man is keeping his ____ precept.

a)

first

b)

second

c)

fourth

d)

fifth

15.

A little boy avoids stepping on the ants. The little boy is keeping his _____________

 

precept.

a)

first

b)

second

c)

fourth

d)

fifth

16.

“Kamesu Micchacara Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami” means I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from _________________.

a)

false speech

b)

sexual misconduct

c)

taking things not given

d)

destroying living beings

17.

A contented person would not _______.

a)

lie

b)

kill

c)

steal

d)

curse

18.

What is the good of giving up killing?

a)

Gain good reputation

b)

Become a generous person.

c)

The mind stays clear all the time

d)

Become kind and full of compassion

19.

When one observes the precept of giving up lying, one _____________.

a)

becomes healthy

b)

becomes wealthy

c)

becomes truthful and trustful

d)

becomes full of loving-kindness

20.

Musavada Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami” means I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from the following except _________.

 

a)

lying

b)

abusive speech

c)

foolish talk with friends

d)

discussion of dhamma with friends