Theravada Buddhism
In this lesson, we will be taking a closer look at where Theravada Buddhism can be found and what its main beliefs and practices are.
Theravada Buddhism
In this lesson, we will be taking a closer look at where Theravada Buddhism can be found and what its main beliefs and practices are.
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Key learning points
- Practices and festivals in South East Asia such as Songkran and Vesak.
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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7 Questions
Q1.
How many main denominations of Buddhism are there?
Five
There is only one
Q2.
Which is older, Mahayana or Theravada?
Mahayana
Q3.
Apart from the different kingdoms in India, where did the Buddha visit?
China
Tibet
Q4.
Which group invaded India and destroyed most of the Buddhist statues in Central Asia?
The Arabs
The Huns
Q5.
Did Buddhism survive in India?
Yes
Q6.
Where are you most likely to see Theravada Buddhists?
China
India
Q7.
Where are you most likely to find Mahayana Buddhism?
India
Pakistan
5 Questions
Q1.
Which texts are associated with the Theravada?
Mahayana Sutras
Vedas
Q2.
What colour robes do Theravada monks wear?
Black
Maroon
Q3.
Which country is not associated with Theravada?
Cambodia
Thailand
Q4.
Which country experienced a brutal genocide at the hands of the Khmer Rouge?
Laos
Thailand
Q5.
With what belief does Theravada Buddhism empathise?
Belief in Bodhisat
Belief in deities