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Sacred Places of Buddhism

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What is the name of the temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where Buddha attained enlightenment?

  1. Mahabodhi Temple

  2. Sarnath Temple

  3. Kushinagar Temple

  4. Lumbini Temple

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

In which city did Buddha deliver his first sermon after attaining enlightenment?

  1. Bodh Gaya

  2. Sarnath

  3. Kushinagar

  4. Lumbini

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sarnath is located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

Where did Buddha pass away?

  1. Bodh Gaya

  2. Sarnath

  3. Kushinagar

  4. Lumbini

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kushinagar is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

Which country is home to the Lumbini Temple, the birthplace of Buddha?

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. China

  4. Thailand

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lumbini is located in the Rupandehi District of Nepal and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the name of the stupa in Sanchi, India, that is one of the oldest stone structures in India?

  1. Great Stupa

  2. Sanchi Stupa

  3. Bharhut Stupa

  4. Amaravati Stupa

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important Buddhist monuments in India.

Which Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, is known for its beautiful gardens and architecture?

  1. Kiyomizu-dera

  2. Fushimi Inari-taisha

  3. Kinkaku-ji

  4. Ginkaku-ji

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kiyomizu-dera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto.

What is the name of the large bronze statue of Buddha in Kamakura, Japan?

  1. Great Buddha of Kamakura

  2. Great Buddha of Nara

  3. Great Buddha of Tokyo

  4. Great Buddha of Kyoto

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most iconic landmarks in Japan.

Which Buddhist temple in Thailand is known for its reclining Buddha statue?

  1. Wat Pho

  2. Wat Arun

  3. Wat Saket

  4. Wat Traimit

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wat Pho is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand.

What is the name of the Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka that is believed to house a tooth relic of Buddha?

  1. Temple of the Tooth

  2. Anuradhapura Temple

  3. Polonnaruwa Temple

  4. Sigiriya Temple

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Temple of the Tooth is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka.

Which Buddhist temple in Tibet is known for its colorful murals and intricate architecture?

  1. Jokhang Temple

  2. Potala Palace

  3. Sera Monastery

  4. Ganden Monastery

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jokhang Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Tibet.

What is the name of the Buddhist temple in Myanmar that is built on a hilltop and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area?

  1. Shwedagon Pagoda

  2. Bagan Temples

  3. Ananda Temple

  4. Thatbyinnyu Temple

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shwedagon Pagoda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Myanmar.

Which Buddhist temple in Cambodia is known for its intricate carvings and bas-reliefs?

  1. Angkor Wat

  2. Bayon Temple

  3. Ta Prohm Temple

  4. Banteay Srei Temple

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most famous temples in the world.

What is the name of the Buddhist temple in Indonesia that is built on a volcanic crater and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains?

  1. Borobudur Temple

  2. Prambanan Temple

  3. Ratu Boko Temple

  4. Dieng Plateau Temples

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Borobudur Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the world.

Which Buddhist temple in Vietnam is known for its unique architecture and its role in the Vietnamese Buddhist movement?

  1. One Pillar Pagoda

  2. Perfume Pagoda

  3. Bai Dinh Temple

  4. Yen Tu Temple

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One Pillar Pagoda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most iconic landmarks in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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