Buddhism

Question 1

What is the name of the famous Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan, known for its stunning gardens and traditional architecture?

Answer 1

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Question 2

True or False: The Shwedagon Pagoda is located in Thailand.

Answer 2

False (It is located in Myanmar)

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ Temple is known for its giant statue of the Buddha in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

Answer 3

Tian Tan

Question 4

Which temple is considered the largest Buddhist temple in the world?

Answer 4

Borobudur

Question 5

What is the primary architectural style of the Wat Arun temple in Bangkok?

Answer 5

Khmer architecture

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a famous Buddhist monument? A) Angkor Wat B) The Great Wall C) Sukhothai Historical Park

Answer 6

B) The Great Wall

Question 7

What country is home to the famous temple complex of Angkor Wat?

Answer 7

Cambodia

Question 8

True or False: The Haeinsa Temple in South Korea houses the Tripitaka Koreana.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What does the name ‘Bodh Gaya’ signify in relation to Buddhism?

Answer 9

The place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ Stupa is a significant Buddhist monument located in Sanchi, India.

Answer 10

Great

Question 11

Which famous Buddhist site is known for its intricate carvings and reliefs depicting the life of the Buddha?

Answer 11

Borobudur

Question 12

What is the significance of the White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Answer 12

It is a contemporary Buddhist temple known for its unique architecture and artwork.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which temple is renowned for its ‘climbing’ Buddha statues? A) Wat Phra Kaew B) Wat Saket C) Wat Phu

Answer 13

B) Wat Saket

Question 14

What is the main feature of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet?

Answer 14

It houses the Jowo Shakyamuni statue, one of the most sacred statues in Tibetan Buddhism.

Question 15

True or False: The Todai-ji Temple in Japan is home to a giant bronze Buddha statue.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the architectural style of the famous temple complex known as Shwedagon Pagoda?

Answer 16

Stupa

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The __________ Temple in Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

Answer 17

Higashiyama

Question 18

Which Buddhist monument is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and is known for its rock-cut caves?

Answer 18

Khajuraho

Question 19

What is the significance of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya?

Answer 19

It marks the location where Buddha attained enlightenment.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage site? A) Sukhothai Historical Park B) Golden Gate Bridge C) Eiffel Tower

Answer 20

A) Sukhothai Historical Park

Question 21

What is the main purpose of a stupa in Buddhist architecture?

Answer 21

To house relics and serve as a place of meditation.

Question 22

True or False: The Lingyin Temple is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is unique about the construction of the Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple?

Answer 23

It is built using a contemporary style with white glass and mirrors.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The __________ Temple is famous for its 1,000 Buddha statues and is located in Japan.

Answer 24

Kinkaku-ji