Trivia Quiz on Buddhism
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made religion and history quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Test your knowledge of Buddhist history, symbols, and traditions in this 16‑question trivia challenge. From stupas and the Tripitaka to Zen and sacred sites, it’s a thoughtful, fast-paced way for teams to learn together.
Explore the rich heritage of Buddhism with a team-friendly quiz that spans key figures, sacred texts, rituals, symbols, and cultural influences across Asia. Ideal for team-building sessions, classrooms, club nights, family game time, or live-streams, this group trivia can be duplicated with a single click and played seamlessly in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more. Mix experts with newcomers, encourage quick discussions before locking in answers, and enjoy a respectful, educational challenge that keeps everyone engaged from the first question to the last.
1. A stupa is a shrine to the memory of whom
A) Rama
B) Shiva
C) Buddha
D) Vishnu
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2. Which man has the most monuments erected in his honour?
A) George Washington
B) Alexander the Great
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Buddha
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3. Followers of which religion use prayer wheels
A) Hinduism
B) Jainism
C) Islam
D) Buddhism
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4. Siddhartha Gautama became better known as who
A) Confucius
B) Buddha
C) Jesus
D) Maitreya
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5. A temple in Sri-Lanka is dedicated to what
A) Buddha's tooth
B) Bodhi tree temple
C) Emerald Buddha statue
D) Dambulla Cave Temple
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6. What religions sacred writings are divided into the Tripitaka
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Christianity
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7. Which leader sits on the 'Lion Throne'?
A) Emperor of Japan
B) Dalai Lama
C) Maharaja of Kashmir
D) King of Bhutan
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8. Where is the dalai lama's palace
A) Lhasa
B) Tibet
C) Beijing
D) Dharamsala
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9. Who was born in Limbini Nepal
A) Jesus
B) Buddha
C) Confucius
D) Laozi
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10. Pali is the sacred language of who
A) Buddhists in Sri Lanka
B) Buddhists in India
C) Jains in India
D) Hindus in India
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11. Which man has the most monuments erected in his honour
A) Jesus Christ
B) Buddha
C) Alexander the Great
D) Genghis Khan
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12. Zen is the form of Buddhism in which country
A) Japan
B) China
C) Korea
D) Vietnam
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13. What is the Tibetan Yab Yum
A) A sacred dance move
B) A type of Tibetan cheese
C) A festival celebrated in Lhasa
D) A sexual position
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14. The Chinese year cycle starts with 1st to ask Buddha which
A) Ox
B) Rat
C) Tiger
D) Dragon
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15. According to the Buddhist tradition, deceased people who have followed the eightfold path will be freed from the cycle of reincarnation & gain what state of total peace
A) Moksha
B) Samsara
C) Nirvana
D) Parinirvana
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16. What links the trees Bodhi, Peepul and Ailento
A) They are all different species of oak
B) They are all used as medicinal herbs
C) They are all sacred to someone
D) They are all native to Africa
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