Anthology of World Scriptures 9th Edition by Robert E. Van Voorst – Test Bank
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Chapter 3
TRUE/FALSE
1. In
many Buddhist circles it is now thought that one cannot reach enlightenment in
this life.
ANS: T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction
2. Monks
are forbidden from attending funerals for fear of uncleanliness.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction
3. Nirvana
is enlightenment.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction
4. Theravada
Buddhism is characterized by the idea of self-redemption.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 75 / sec. Introduction
5. The
Mahayana canon is often called the Chinese canon.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 75 / sec. Introduction
6. The
refusal to eat meat is a sign of a layman’s Buddhist piety.
ANS: T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 76 / sec. 3-1a
7. The
Three Jewels are also called the Three Refuges.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 76 / sec. 3-1a
8. Ananda
was a disciple of the original Buddha.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 75 / sec. Introduction
9. One
of the largest statues of the Buddha is in Bodhgaya, India.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 81 / sec. 3-1b
10.
In the Four Noble Truths, desire is also called “craving.”
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 84 / sec. 3-2a
11.
Gotama lived a life of privilege and pleasures before his
religious quest began.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1 REF: p. 78-79 /
sec. 3-1b
12.
Buddhism came to Tibet in the fourteenth century.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 71 / sec. Introduction
13.
Buddhist monks must “rouse yourself by yourself” to move toward enlightenment.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 92 / sec. 3-3a
14.
Buddhist lay people are commanded to have as little sexual
intercourse with their spouses as possible.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 92 / sec. 3-3b
15.
The “skillful means” of Buddhist persuasion deal with convincing
people of Buddhist truth when they are not disposed to listen to it.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 93 / sec. 3-3c
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The
term “buddha” (with a lower-case b) applies to
|
a. |
Only the Buddha |
c. |
Anyone who overcomes the misery of the
world |
|
b. |
Any ordained Buddhist monk |
d. |
All practicing Buddhists |
ANS:
C
PTS: 1
REF: p. 68 / sec. Introduction
2. Siddhartha
Gotama was from
|
a. |
India |
c. |
Pakistan |
|
b. |
Iraq |
d. |
Iran |
ANS:
A
PTS:
1
REF: p. 78 / sec. 3-1b
3. How
many main forms does the Buddhist canon have?
|
a. |
Two |
c. |
Four |
|
b. |
Three |
d. |
Five |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: pp. 68 / sec. Introduction
4. The
scriptures of South Asian Buddhism are known as the Three
|
a. |
Baths |
c. |
Breadloaves |
|
b. |
Baskets |
d. |
Buddhisms |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 69 / sec. Introduction
5. For
whom are special regulations outlined in the Sutta-vibhanga?
|
a. |
Monks |
c. |
Tibetans |
|
b. |
Nuns |
d. |
Non-Buddhists |
ANS: B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 69 / sec. Introduction
6. In
addition to the Pali version of the “Three Baskets,” there is also
|
a. |
A Sanskrit version |
c. |
An Urdu version |
|
b. |
An Aramaic version |
d. |
A Kentish version |
ANS: A
PTS:
1
REF: p. 71 / sec. Introduction
7. Mahayana
Buddhism is located mainly in
|
a. |
China and Japan |
c. |
Japan and Tibet |
|
b. |
China and Thailand |
d. |
Tibet and Thailand |
ANS: A
PTS:
1
REF: p. 71 / sec. Introduction
8. In
Tibetan Buddhism, the Buddha’s own teachings are contained in the
|
a. |
Kangol |
c. |
Kanjur |
|
b. |
Kanja |
d. |
Kali |
ANS:
C
PTS: 1
REF: p. 72 / sec. Introduction
9. Buddhism
has distinguished between study monks and
|
a. |
Meditation monks |
c. |
Live monks |
|
b. |
Active monks |
d. |
Evangelical monks |
ANS:
A
PTS: 1
REF: p. 73 / sec. Introduction
10.
All Buddhist monks are first
|
a. |
Novices under an abbot |
c. |
Meditation monks |
|
b. |
Study monks |
d. |
Active monks |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 73 / sec. Introduction
11.
The “Pure Land” tradition holds that who rules over the Pure
Land?
|
a. |
Gotama |
c. |
Sariputa |
|
b. |
Amida |
d. |
Utsuki |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 89 / sec. 3-2f
12.
What is the name for a period of 430 million years?
|
a. |
An eon |
c. |
A kalpa |
|
b. |
A flux |
d. |
A travesty |
ANS:
C
PTS:
1
REF: p. 90 / sec. 3-2f
13.
What is the name of a famous Buddhist parable?
|
a. |
The Burning House |
c. |
The Fifth Passing Sight |
|
b. |
The Prodigal Buddha |
d. |
The Happy Camper |
ANS:
a
PTS:
1
REF: p. 93 / sec. 3-3c
14.
What is the third Refuge of Buddhism?
|
a. |
Buddha |
c. |
Sangha |
|
b. |
Dharma |
d. |
Sangenta |
ANS: C
PTS:
1
REF: p. 76 / sec. 3-1a
15.
Who was a leader in bringing Buddhism to Tibet?
|
a. |
Gopal |
c. |
Gotama |
|
b. |
Milarepa |
d. |
Shiva |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 83 / sec. 3-1c
COMPLETION
1. ______
wrote the Acts of the Buddha.
ANS: Ashvaghosha
PTS:
1
REF: p. 77 / sec. 3-1b
2. An
Arhat is a ______ One.
ANS: Worthy
PTS:
1
REF: p. 77 / sec. 3-1b
3. According
to Mahayana teaching enlightenment ends the cycle of ______.
ANS: reincarnation
PTS:
1
REF: p. 78 / sec. 3-1b
4. The
fourth Noble Truth points to the Noble______ Path.
ANS: Eightfold
PTS:
1
REF: p. 84 / sec. 3-2a
5. The
Noble Path is often grouped into three categories, which begin with ______.
ANS: morality
PTS:
1
REF: p. 85 / sec. 3-2b
6. The
components that constitute the human person are known as the ______.
ANS: skandhas
PTS:
1
REF: p. 86 / sec. 3-2c
7. Gotama
achieved enlightenment under a ______ tree.
ANS: bo
PTS:
1
REF: p. 82 / sec. 3-1b
8. The
______ were a ruling clan in the area where Buddha died.
ANS: Mallas
PTS:
1
REF: p. 83 / sec. 3-1c
9. Buddhists
believe in the Noble ______ Path.
ANS: Eightfold
PTS:
1
REF: p. 85 / sec. 3-2b
10.
For Buddhists, there are ______ Noble Truths.
ANS: Four
PTS: 1
REF: p. 84 / sec. 3-2a
11.
Buddhist monks should shed passion and ______.
ANS: hatred
PTS:
1
REF: p. 91 / sec. 3-3a
12.
______ is the quiet place.
ANS: Nirvana
PTS: 1
REF: p. 91 / sec. 3-3a
13.
Some Buddhists believe that their scriptures are the words of
the _____________.
ANS: Buddha
PTS:
1
REF: p. 93 / sec. 3-3c
14.
The Vinaya Pitaka contains regulations for the communal life of
_________ and nuns.
ANS: monks
PTS:
1
REF: p. 69 / sec. Introduction
15.
After his enlightenment, the Buddha converted five Hindu ______.
ANS: ascetics
PTS:
1
REF: p. 95 / sec. 3-4a
ESSAY
1. What
is the practical system that should govern a follower of Buddha’s life? Give
examples of how this would work in practice.
ANS:
Answers may vary.
PTS:
1
REF: p. 92 / sec. 3-3b
2. What
is the abstract system of Buddhism rules? How does this connect to the more
practical Path that is referred to in question 1?
ANS:
Answers may vary.
PTS:
1
REF: n/a
3. Outline
the main strands of Buddhism. What are the main differences and how are they similar?
ANS:
Answers may vary.
PTS:
1
REF: n/a
4. What
is the relationship between the two types of monks? What accounts for this
division?
ANS:
Answers may vary.
PTS:
1
REF: p. 73-74 / sec. Introduction
5. What
is Buddhist enlightenment and how is it achieved?
ANS:
Answers may vary.
PTS:
1
REF: p. 103 / sec. 3-5b
6. How
is the life of Siddhartha supposed to be an example for all Buddhists?
ANS:
Answers may vary.
PTS: 1
REF: pp. 77-82 / sec. 3-1b
Chapter 5
TRUE/FALSE
1. The
chaur is a type of whisk.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 127 / sec. Introduction
2. Vak
lao is “taking God’s word.”
ANS: T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 127 / sec. Introduction
3. The
main language of the Adi
Granth is Hindi.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 126 / sec. Introduction
4. Guru
Nanak embraced the authority of the written word.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 127 / sec. Introduction
5. Guru
Nanak rejected meditation.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 127 / sec. Introduction
6. The Japji plays an
important role in Sikh daily life.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
7. The Japji ends with the
Mul.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
8. Gobind
Singh was the first Sikh guru.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
9. Gobind
Singh held that all men are one.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
10.
The Mul Mantar is a confession of sins.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
11.
Devout Sikhs memorize large portions of the Adi Granth.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
12.
Nanak died in 1539.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 127 / sec. Introduction
13.
Brahma is a Hindu god.
ANS:
T
PTS:
1
REF: p. 129 / sec. 5-1a
14.
Sikhs believe that remembering God does not remove death.
ANS:
F
PTS:
1
REF: p. 132 / sec. 5-1b
15.
Sikhs believe that by remembering God their enemies retreat.
ANS:
T
PTS: 1
REF: p. 132 / sec. 5-1b
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The
Golden Temple of Amritsar is in
|
a. |
India |
c. |
Iraq |
|
b. |
Pakistan |
d. |
Germany |
ANS:
A
PTS:
1
REF: p. 125 / sec. Introduction
2. The
size of the Adi
Granth suggests its
|
a. |
Value |
c. |
Length |
|
b. |
Weight |
d. |
Importance |
ANS:
D
PTS:
1
REF: p. 127 / sec. Introduction
3. The
home of Sikhism is in the
|
a. |
Punjab region |
c. |
City of Channai |
|
b. |
Ganges valley |
d. |
City of Bombay |
ANS:
A
PTS:
1
REF: p. 125 / sec. Introduction
4. Sikh
gurus call themselves
|
a. |
Nanu |
c. |
Nanak |
|
b. |
Nancy |
d. |
Nanas |
ANS:
C
PTS:
1
REF: p. 125 / sec. Introduction
5. The
numbered use of the term Mahala identifies
|
a. |
Sikh martyrs |
c. |
Sikh enemies |
|
b. |
Sikh authors |
d. |
Sikh books |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 125 / sec. Introduction
6. There
are thirty-nine
|
a. |
Mahalas |
c. |
Nanas |
|
b. |
Gurus |
d. |
Ragas |
ANS:
D
PTS:
1
REF: p. 125 / sec. Introduction
7. Sikhism
argues for what as the chief basis of religion?
|
a. |
Ritual |
c. |
Moral Purity |
|
b. |
Formalism |
d. |
Physical Purity |
ANS:
C
PTS:
1
REF: p. 126 / sec. Introduction
8. After
Guru Nanak, who is the most important Guru to most Sikhs?
|
a. |
Tegh Bahadur |
c. |
Arjan |
|
b. |
Anand |
d. |
Gobind Singh |
ANS: C
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
9. How
many gurus are there for Sikhs?
|
a. |
6 |
c. |
12 |
|
b. |
10 |
d. |
24 |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 128 / sec. Introduction
10.
What is the Sikh Temple a shrine for?
|
a. |
Sikh relics |
c. |
Sikh ritual oils |
|
b. |
The Adi Granth |
d. |
Sikh icons |
ANS:
B
PTS:
1
REF: p. 127 / sec. Introduction
11.
The Adi
Granth is known both as the first and also as the _____ book.
|
a. |
Last |
c. |
Original |
|
b. |
Final |
d. |
Initial |
ANS:
C
PTS:
1
REF: p. 125 / sec. Introduction
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