Year 9

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.

Year 9

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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Practices and festivals in South East Asia such as Songkran and Vesak.

Equipment

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
Correct answer: Two
Q2.
Which is older, Mahayana or Theravada?
Mahayana
Correct answer: Theravada
Q3.
Apart from the different kingdoms in India, where did the Buddha visit?
China
Correct answer: Sri Lanka
Tibet
Q4.
Which group invaded India and destroyed most of the Buddhist statues in Central Asia?
The Arabs
The Huns
Correct answer: The Turks
Q5.
Did Buddhism survive in India?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q6.
Where are you most likely to see Theravada Buddhists?
China
India
Correct answer: SE Asia
Q7.
Where are you most likely to find Mahayana Buddhism?
Correct answer: China
India
Pakistan

5 Questions

Q1.
Which texts are associated with the Theravada?
Mahayana Sutras
Correct answer: Tripitaka
Vedas
Q2.
What colour robes do Theravada monks wear?
Black
Maroon
Correct answer: Orange
Q3.
Which country is not associated with Theravada?
Cambodia
Correct answer: Japan
Thailand
Q4.
Which country experienced a brutal genocide at the hands of the Khmer Rouge?
Correct answer: Cambodia
Laos
Thailand
Q5.
With what belief does Theravada Buddhism empathise?
Belief in Bodhisat
Belief in deities
Correct answer: Self-liberation