Buddhism Flashcards
What is the name of the famous Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan, known for its stunning gardens and traditional architecture?
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
True or False: The Shwedagon Pagoda is located in Thailand.
False (It is located in Myanmar)
Fill in the blank: The __________ Temple is known for its giant statue of the Buddha in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
Tian Tan
Which temple is considered the largest Buddhist temple in the world?
Borobudur
What is the primary architectural style of the Wat Arun temple in Bangkok?
Khmer architecture
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a famous Buddhist monument? A) Angkor Wat B) The Great Wall C) Sukhothai Historical Park
B) The Great Wall
What country is home to the famous temple complex of Angkor Wat?
Cambodia
True or False: The Haeinsa Temple in South Korea houses the Tripitaka Koreana.
True
What does the name ‘Bodh Gaya’ signify in relation to Buddhism?
The place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment
Fill in the blank: The __________ Stupa is a significant Buddhist monument located in Sanchi, India.
Great
Which famous Buddhist site is known for its intricate carvings and reliefs depicting the life of the Buddha?
Borobudur
What is the significance of the White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand?
It is a contemporary Buddhist temple known for its unique architecture and artwork.
Multiple Choice: Which temple is renowned for its ‘climbing’ Buddha statues? A) Wat Phra Kaew B) Wat Saket C) Wat Phu
B) Wat Saket
What is the main feature of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet?
It houses the Jowo Shakyamuni statue, one of the most sacred statues in Tibetan Buddhism.
True or False: The Todai-ji Temple in Japan is home to a giant bronze Buddha statue.
True
What is the architectural style of the famous temple complex known as Shwedagon Pagoda?
Stupa
Fill in the blank: The __________ Temple in Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
Higashiyama
Which Buddhist monument is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and is known for its rock-cut caves?
Khajuraho
What is the significance of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya?
It marks the location where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage site? A) Sukhothai Historical Park B) Golden Gate Bridge C) Eiffel Tower
A) Sukhothai Historical Park
What is the main purpose of a stupa in Buddhist architecture?
To house relics and serve as a place of meditation.
True or False: The Lingyin Temple is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China.
True
What is unique about the construction of the Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple?
It is built using a contemporary style with white glass and mirrors.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Temple is famous for its 1,000 Buddha statues and is located in Japan.
Kinkaku-ji
