Buddhism I

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Buddhism I

THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. I just wanted to give the format a try.

Check yourself...or your knowledge, by answering the questions below based on the Buddhism I presentation.

Into which Varna was Siddhartha born? *

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Shudra

Kshatriya

Vaishya

Brahmin

In what region of the world do most Buddhists live? *

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North America

Indian Subcontinent

Sub-Saharan Africa

Asia-Pacific

Siddhartha named his son "Rahula." Why? *

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It means "fetters," because the child represents how family can bind one to samsara.

It means "illusion," because the child represents how the material universe is ultimately unknowable.

It means "immortal," because reproduction represents the only means of having one's life continue after death.

It means "virtue," because it was his son who inspired Siddhartha to become a renunciate.

What country has the largest percentage of Buddhists as a part of its total population, according to Pew's 2010 poll of the World's Religions? *

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Cambodia

Japan

South Korea

Thailand

If the "Unaffiliated" category is NOT included, where does Buddhism rank among the World's Religions, in terms of total number of adherents? *

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Eighth

Second

Fourth

Fifth

What country has the largest number of Buddhists, according to Pew's 2010 poll of the World's Religions? *

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China

Tibet

India

Indonesia

Siddhartha named his son "Rahula." Why? *

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It means "fetters," because the child represents how family can bind one to samsara.

It means "immortal," because reproduction represents the only means of having one's life continue after death.

It means "virtue," because it was his son who inspired Siddhartha to become a renunciate.

It means "illusion," because the child represents how the material universe is ultimately unknowable.

What does the word "Chakravartin" mean? *

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"Deceiver," or one who lies.

"Wheel turner," or bringer of great change.

"Destroyer," or one who brings change through destruction.

"Anointed One," or one chosen by Brahma.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major schools of Buddhism? *

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Theravada

Mahayana

Vajrayana

Suddhodana

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