Teachings of Buddhism

Q. Who modified the Sanchi Stupa and made it twice as big?

1. The Sungas
2. Ashoka
3. Kushanas
4. Senas

Q. What were the main features of a Buddhist rock-cut cave temple?

1. A section called Viharas were used as residences for the monks.
2. A section called Chaitya was the hall for worship.
3. There would usually be a stupa at one end of the Chaitya Hall.
4. Viharas contained large windows above a decorated main door and long rows of pillars.

Q. What is the ultimate realisation of the 'Four Noble Truths'?

1. Desire is the cause of all pain.
2. Pain makes life worth living.
3. Getting rid of desire means getting rid of sorrow.
4. Desire is essential to the upliftment of spirit.

Q. Statement 1: Buddhism is a sect of Hinduism.
Statement 2: Buddhism does not have a caste system.

1. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
2. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
3. Both statements are true.
4. Both statements are false.

Q. The features of Myths from ancient Maya, Indian, Viking and Semitic peoples references to:

1. A thunder god
2. A great flood
3. Sea monsters
4. Human sacrifice
5. Tricky snakes

Q. The tree under which Buddha sat, forever became enshrined in history as the Peepal tree.

1. False
2. True