Buddhism Quiz 4 (20 MCQs)

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1. The reign of the Kushana monarch Kanishka was a turning point in the history of Buddhism, because:

Correct Answer: C) Both A and B.

2. Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?

Correct Answer: A) Tripitaka.

3. On the basis of which of the following traditional records have the dates of Lord Buddha 's birth and death been fixed?

Correct Answer: D) Chinese tradition-Cantonese records.

4. What were the 'Four Great Signs' that according to Buddhist tradition led Gautama to renounce the world?

Correct Answer: B) Old age, diseased person, dead body, an ascetic.

5. Who impressed upon Harsha to incline towards Buddhism?

Correct Answer: A) Diwakarmitra.

6. Kushinagar, where Buddha died was then a part of which Kingdom

Correct Answer: D) Licchhavi kingdom.

7. In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?

Correct Answer: A) The rules of the Sangha.

8. Which one of the following ancient cities is not related to the life of Gautam Buddha?

Correct Answer: C) Pataliputra.

9. Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

Correct Answer: A) Vardhaman Mahavir.

10. Ashvaghosha, who has written the marvelous work "Buddhacharita" was a court poet of which among the following kings?

Correct Answer: A) Kanishka.

11. Lord Buddha was born in

Correct Answer: D) Lumbini.

12. The four virtues which Buddha emphasized for practicing were

Correct Answer: D) Love, compassion, elation at others success and equanimity towards all beings.

13. Jivaka mentioned in the early Buddhist literature was a

Correct Answer: C) Physician.

14. Which tradition has most importance for deciding the dates of birth and death of lord Buddha?

Correct Answer: B) Ceylones Tradition-Mahavansa and Deepavansa.

15. Who built the Buddha Vihar at Nagapattinam?

Correct Answer: A) Srivijay.

16. What was the purpose of the Chaityas during the early phase of Buddhism?

Correct Answer: C) They were used for religious assemblies and prayers.

17. Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha?

Correct Answer: A) Bimbisara.

18. Which one is related with Mahatma Buddha?

Correct Answer: C) Shakya.

19. Buddhist scriptures were written in

Correct Answer: A) Pali.

20. Which of the following Sangam works tries to expound the excellence of Buddhism?

Correct Answer: B) Manimekalai.