Anthology Test Bank

Chapter 3 TRUE/FALSE 1. In many Buddhist circles it is now thought that one cannot reach enlightenment in this life. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction 2. Monks are forbidden from attending funerals for fear of uncleanliness. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction 3. Nirvana is enlightenment. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 74 / sec. Introduction 4. Theravada Buddhism is characterized by the idea of self-redemption. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 75 / sec. Introduction 5. The Mahayana canon...

Chapter 1 TRUE/FALSE 1. Scriptures all have the same function. ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: p. 6 / sec.1-2 2. Most scriptures originated in oral tradition. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p.7/sec.1-2 3. For moderns, the written word predominates. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p.7/sec.1-2 4. Scriptures, by definition, are especially sacred. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p.7/sec.1-2 5. One mark of scriptures’ holiness is their use in ritual. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p.8/sec.1-2 6. The Musgrave Ritual is a scriptural rite. ANS: F PTS: 1...