1.02 English Test

Question 1
2 out of 2 points

A Mahayana legend says that Buddha was conceived when his mother dreamed that a:
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Selected Answer: a. white elephant entered her body
Correct Answer: a. white elephant entered her body

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Question 2
2 out of 2 points

This elephant-headed deity is Shiva's son by Parvati (Shiva's consort).
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Selected Answer: b. Ganesha
Correct Answer: b. Ganesha

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Question 3
2 out of 2 points

Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of:
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Selected Answer: c. Brahmo Samaj
Correct Answer: c. Brahmo Samaj

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Question 4
2 out of 2 points

Prince Siddhartha was the founder of:
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Selected
the longest epic in world literature
Correct Answer: d. the longest epic in world literature

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Question 6
2 out of 2 points

The holiest river in India is:
Answer

Selected Answer: d. Ganges
Correct Answer: d. Ganges

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Question 7
2 out of 2 points

The three major gods in Hinduism are Brahma, Shiva and:
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Selected Answer: a. Vishnu
Correct Answer: a. Vishnu

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Question 8
2 out of 2 points

According to this Buddhist doctrine each human being is made up of five elements: body, perception whether sensuous or mental, feelings, innate tendencies (instincts), and reasoning. These five elements are called:
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Selected Answer: a. Skandhas
Correct Answer: a. Skandhas

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Question 9
2 out of 2 points

In this branch of Buddhism the goal is immediate and sudden enlightenment called Satori.
Answer

Selected Answer: a. Zen
Correct Answer: a. Zen

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Question 10
2 out of 2 points

It was a term used by Gandhi to describe the Untouchables.
Answer

Selected Answer: b. Harijan
Correct Answer: b. Harijan

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