Test your knowledge (3)


1. On today's map, the place Buddha was born is in this country:
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d) Myanmar

2. As a young prince, Buddha was known as:
a) Rahula
b) Anawratha
c) Siddhattha
d) Asoka

3. Buddha renounced his royal life at the age of
a) 26
b) 39
c) 29
d) 45

4. According to Myanmar Buddhist history there was a day of the year on which Buddha was born, the day he attained his enlightenment and the day he passed away from this world. That day is celebrated on this Myanmar full moon day of:
a) Kason (May)
b) Waso (July)
c) Thadingyut (Oct)
d) Tazaungmone (Nov)

5. Buddha was born in this year.
a) 624 A.D.
b) 500 A.D.
c) 625 B.C.
d) 624 B.C.

6. Bells are seen in Buddhist temples and shrines, used for sounding when merit is shared. The biggest bell in Myanmar is located in
a) Yangon
b) Mandalay
c) Mingun
d) Pagan

7.. The famous Myanmar shrine recognized by people around the world is:
a) Maha Myatmuni
b) Shwetha Lyaung
c) Kyaithiyo
d) Shwedagon