Chapter 5 Multiple-Choice Self-Quiz (Level 1)

. According to the Buddha's doctrine of Interdependent Origination,

all things come into existence in connection with other things.

the Buddha's teaching originated in connection with Hindu teachings.

the lives of all people began before time began.

All of the above

. The Buddha lived in

India.

Pakistan.

China.

Tibet.

. The Middle Way is the path between

love and hate.

self-indulgence and self-denial.

a past life and a reincarnation.

suffering and ecstasy.

. Which of the following is the best date for the Buddha?

700 B.C.E.

500 B.C.E.

300 B.C.E.

100 B.C.E.

. According to the Buddha, suffering is caused by

desire.

misperception.

selfishness.

carelessness.

. The first sermon of the Buddha after his enlightenment was the Sermon in the

Deer Park.

Desert.

Empty Lands.

Temple.

. The Sanskrit word for "No-Self" is

avidya.

arcana.

anapest.

anatman.

. Which of the following teaches that enlightenment depends entirely on the effort of the individual?

Pure Land

Shingon

Nichiren

Zen

. Buddhists "take refuge" in the

Buddha.

Dharma.

Sangha.

All of the above

. Vesak is a celebration of the __________ of the Buddha.

birth

teaching

cremation

compassion

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