Sacred Places of Buddhism

Sacred Places of Buddhism Quiz

14 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where Buddha attained enlightenment?

  1. Mahabodhi Temple
  2. Sarnath Temple
  3. Kushinagar Temple
  4. Lumbini Temple
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which city did Buddha deliver his first sermon after attaining enlightenment?

  1. Bodh Gaya
  2. Sarnath
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Lumbini
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where did Buddha pass away?

  1. Bodh Gaya
  2. Sarnath
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Lumbini
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which country is home to the Lumbini Temple, the birthplace of Buddha?

  1. India
  2. Nepal
  3. China
  4. Thailand
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the stupa in Sanchi, India, that is one of the oldest stone structures in India?

  1. Great Stupa
  2. Sanchi Stupa
  3. Bharhut Stupa
  4. Amaravati Stupa
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, is known for its beautiful gardens and architecture?

  1. Kiyomizu-dera
  2. Fushimi Inari-taisha
  3. Kinkaku-ji
  4. Ginkaku-ji
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the large bronze statue of Buddha in Kamakura, Japan?

  1. Great Buddha of Kamakura
  2. Great Buddha of Nara
  3. Great Buddha of Tokyo
  4. Great Buddha of Kyoto
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Buddhist temple in Thailand is known for its reclining Buddha statue?

  1. Wat Pho
  2. Wat Arun
  3. Wat Saket
  4. Wat Traimit
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka that is believed to house a tooth relic of Buddha?

  1. Temple of the Tooth
  2. Anuradhapura Temple
  3. Polonnaruwa Temple
  4. Sigiriya Temple
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Buddhist temple in Tibet is known for its colorful murals and intricate architecture?

  1. Jokhang Temple
  2. Potala Palace
  3. Sera Monastery
  4. Ganden Monastery
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Buddhist temple in Myanmar that is built on a hilltop and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area?

  1. Shwedagon Pagoda
  2. Bagan Temples
  3. Ananda Temple
  4. Thatbyinnyu Temple
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Buddhist temple in Cambodia is known for its intricate carvings and bas-reliefs?

  1. Angkor Wat
  2. Bayon Temple
  3. Ta Prohm Temple
  4. Banteay Srei Temple
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Buddhist temple in Indonesia that is built on a volcanic crater and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains?

  1. Borobudur Temple
  2. Prambanan Temple
  3. Ratu Boko Temple
  4. Dieng Plateau Temples
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Buddhist temple in Vietnam is known for its unique architecture and its role in the Vietnamese Buddhist movement?

  1. One Pillar Pagoda
  2. Perfume Pagoda
  3. Bai Dinh Temple
  4. Yen Tu Temple