Lesson A3.O1.2.1

A3.O1.2.1 Buddhist places of worship in Britain and elsewhere Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Religious Studies, Unit 6

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Lesson A3.O1.2.1, Buddhist places of worship in Britain and elsewhere: 20 multiple choice questions for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120), Unit 6: Route A Component 3 - Option 1: Buddhism, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is a vihara in Buddhist tradition?

    • Market place
    • Burial site
    • Monastery
    • Meditation park

  2. Which of these is a feature commonly found in Buddhist places of worship named in the specification?

    • A mandir spire
    • A minaret
    • A synagogue ark
    • A stupa

  3. Which four traditional offerings are specifically named in the Buddhist specification?

    • Sandalwood, silk, chants, bells
    • Food, light, flowers, incense
    • Water, fruit, oil, coins
    • Rice, candles, beads, tea

  4. What does the offering practice of dana typically involve?

    • Chanting sacred texts
    • Lighting temple candles
    • Offering food to monks
    • Burning incense sticks

  5. Which two Buddhist traditions are compared regarding their temples in Britain?

    • Mahayana and Theravada
    • Catholic and Protestant
    • Theravada and Vajrayana
    • Sunni and Shia

  6. Which feature is listed as part of a Buddhist place of worship?

    • Altar rail
    • Minaret
    • Baptistery
    • Stupa

  7. Which dome-shaped monument holding relics is a Buddhist structure?

    • Mihrab
    • Ziggurat
    • Stupa
    • Mandala

  8. What do British Buddhist temples get compared with in the specification?

    • Christian churches
    • Sikh gurdwaras
    • Asian Buddhist temples
    • Hindu mandirs

  9. Which offerings are placed before a statue in a British Buddhist temple?

    • Water and bread
    • Oil and coins
    • Light and flowers
    • Wine and fruit

  10. What is the traditional practice of offering food to monks called?

    • Metta
    • Dana
    • Puja
    • Mala

  11. Which feature contains relics in a Buddhist place of worship?

    • Mudras
    • Stupa
    • Mala
    • Mandala

  12. What is the primary purpose of a meditation area in a temple?

    • Preparing food
    • Housing relics
    • Supporting meditation
    • Sleeping quarters

  13. How do British Buddhist monasteries usually compare to those in Asia?

    • Completely identical
    • Without shrines
    • Exclusively Theravada
    • Adapted to Britain

  14. Which Buddhist virtue is shown by offering food to monks?

    • Wisdom
    • Patience
    • Meditation
    • Generosity

  15. Which substance is commonly burned as an offering in a temple?

    • Sandalwood oil
    • Tobacco
    • Incense
    • Herbal leaves

  16. Fading flowers left at a shrine remind Buddhists of which concept?

    • Compassion
    • Karma
    • Enlightenment
    • Impermanence

  17. Why might Mahayana and Theravada temples in Britain look different?

    • Lack of funds
    • Architectural errors
    • Building regulations
    • Different traditions

  18. What is the main purpose of a stupa in Buddhism?

    • Honouring Buddha
    • Meditation hall
    • Library archive
    • Monk residence

  19. What are Buddhist temples and viharas primarily used for?

    • Secular schooling
    • Worship and community
    • Political meetings
    • Commercial trade

  20. What does giving food to monks help to cultivate?

    • Detachment
    • Authority
    • Generosity
    • Wealth

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