Question 1

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The term "Buddha" means Answer Selected Answer: awakened one Correct Answer: awakened one

Question 2
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The collection of ancient scriptures used by Theravada Buddhists is called the Answer Selected Answer: Pali Canon Correct Answer: Pali Canon

Question 3
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Which of the following is the best translation of "nirvana"? Answer Selected Answer: cessation of suffering Correct Answer: extinguishing

Question 4
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How does Mahayana Buddhism differ from Theravada Buddhism? Answer Selected Answer: Mahayana strives for the liberation of all beings Correct Answer: Mahayana strives for the liberation of all beings

Question 5
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Pure Land Buddhism differs from other forms of Buddhism in that Answer Selected Answer: Salvation relies upon the power of Amida Buddha Correct Answer: Salvation relies upon the power of Amida Buddha

Question 6
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Zen Buddhism is said to preserve the Buddha's teachings through which of the following? Answer Selected Answer: mind-to-mind transfer Correct Answer: mind-to-mind transfer

Question 7
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Dukkha means Answer Selected Answer: suffering Correct Answer: suffering

Question 8
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The founder of Buddhism was a contemporary of Answer Selected Answer: Mahavira Correct Answer: Mahavira

Question 9
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Theravada mindfulness meditation techniques are known as Answer Selected Answer: Vipassana Correct Answer: Vipassana

Question 10
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In Mahayana Buddhism, a being dedicated to attaining enlightenment is called a Answer Selected Answer: Bodhisattva Correct Answer: Bodhisattva
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