Ancient history

Rise of Buddhism

According to Buddhist traditions, who acted as the charioteer for Buddha?

A. Channa

B. Kanthaka

C. Devadatta

D. Chunda

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A. Channa

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Which symbol represents the birth of Gautama Buddha?

A. Bodhi tree

B. Lotus

C. Horse

D. Wheel

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B. Lotus

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Which symbol represents the nirvana of Gautama Buddha?

A. Lotus

B. Wheel

C. Horse

D. Bodhi Tree

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D. Bodhi Tree

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During whose reign was the Fourth Buddhist Council held?

A. Ashoka

B. Kalasoka

C. Ajatasatru

D. Kanishka

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D. Kanishka

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The First Buddhist Council was held during the reign of which of the following kings?

A. Ajatasatru

B. Ashoka

C. Kanishka

D. Kalasoka

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A. Ajatasatru

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Who presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council?

A. Mahakassapa

B. Vasumitra

C. Moggliputra Tissa

D. Sabakami

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B. Vasumitra

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In which Buddhist Council was Buddhism divided into Mahayana and Hinayana sects?

A. First Buddhist Council

B. Second Buddhist Council

C. Third Buddhist Council

D. Fourth Buddhist Council

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D. Fourth Buddhist Council

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During whose reign did the Mahayana sect of Buddhism come into existence?

A. Ashoka

B. Kanishka

C. Ajatasatru

D. Nagarjuna

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B. Kanishka

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Which sect of Buddhism does not believe in idol-worship?

A. Hinayana

B. Mahayana

C. Vajrayana

D. None of the above

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A. Hinayana

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Which among the following is not one of the Ashtamahasthanas?

A. Lumbini

B. Rajgir

C. Vajrayana

D. Taxila

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C. Vajrayana

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