LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

First Semester Examination – March 2017

Subject : Buddhism
Class : 6 ….......
Duration : 2 periods Date : ........................................
Candidate's name : ........................................................... Admission no : ........................
PART – I
Instructions : Answer all the questions.
(1) Underline the most appropriate answer.
(i) Our parents are full of loving­kindness and they would always like to see us happy and
healthy.
What is the above quality of parents said in Pali terms ?
(a) Metta. (b) Karuna. (c) Mudita. (d) Upekkha.
(ii) Why should we worship the Caitya first , when we visit a temple ?
(a) Because it is an ancient construction.
(b) Because it is a huge construction.
(c) Because it is pure white.
(d) Because of the sacred relic.
(iii) To whom did the Buddha preach Anatta Lakkhana Sutta ?
(a) To Venerable Rahula Thero. (b) To the five disciples.
(c) To King Suddhodana. (d) To Queen Yashodhara.
(iv) Who uttered the verses known as 'Narasiha Gatha' describing the great physical features
of the Buddha ?
(a) Kisa Gotami. (b) Prajapati Gotami.
(c) Queen Yashodhara. (d) Queen Mahamaya.
(v) During which session of the daily routine of the Buddha did the Devas come to meet
Him, seeking solutions to their problems ?
(a) The Forenoon Session. (b) The Afternoon Session.
(c) The First Watch. (d) The Middle Watch.
(vi) If a certain action is not accepted in our religion, we should refrain from doing such
deeds. What is the above standard called ?
(a) Attadhipateyya. (b) Lokadhipateyya.
(c) Dhammadhipateyya. (d) Attupanaika Dhamma.
(vii) In which sacred place, was the Dhamma written down first in history ?
(a) At Alu Vihara in Matale. (b) At Kelani Vihara in Kelaniya.
(c) At Dambulla Rock Temple. (c) At Divaguhawa.
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(viii) Which sentence gives a wrong message ?
(a) We should not harm those who harm us.
(b) We should not hate those who hate us.
(c) We should forgive those who do wrong to us.
(d) We should seek justification for wrong doings by taking revenge.

(ix) Which practice would not support a student to prosper in school life ?
(a) Learning many subjects. (b) Developing a craving for sensual pleasures.
(c) Following the advice of role models. (d) Developing strength of mind.

(x) Which action is caused by the mind only?

(a) Stealing (b) Frivolous talk (c) False views (d) Harsh speech
[Total = 10 marks]

(2) Mark True (T) or False (F).

(i) The statues of the Buddha are called Uddesika Caitya.
(ii) The meditation on the mindfulness of breathing is called 'Anapanasati Bhavana.'
(iii) All animals are not frightened of death.
(iv) We should not hurt the feelings of others by comparing others with ourselves.
(v) Kamesumiccacara is an evil deed done with words.
(vi) It is a good custom to say "May the Triple Gem bless you !" to the speaker
when we wind up a telephone conversation.
(vii) The treat of the harsh words of Akkosa Bharadvaja rebounded to himself
in the end, as they were not accepted by the Buddha.
(viii) We should think less of ourselves, if our friends are doing better than us in
school.
(ix) A good friend would encourage us to do self­serving deeds.
(x) The Buddha attained Buddhahood in the Lumbini Sal Grove.
[Total = 10 marks]
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(3) Match column A with column B and write the correct letter in the grid.
A A B B
(i) The first teacher of Prince Siddhartha (i) (a) Rahula
(ii) A great quality of the Buddha (ii) (b) Dhammapada
(iii) The grandson of King Suddhodana (iii) (c) Ardhaparyanka
(iv) Doing the right thing (iv) (d) Baddhaparyanka
(v) Refraining from doing wrong things (v) (e) Sarvamitra
(vi) 'Musavada' (vi) (f) Lokavidu
(vii) 'Pisunavaca' (vii) (g) Varitra Sila
(viii) A handbook of the preachings of the Buddha (viii) (h) Caritra Sila
(ix) The sitting posture followed by boys for (ix) (i) Slandering
meditation
(x) The sitting posture followed by girls for (x) (j) Lying
meditation
[Total = 10 marks]

(4) Fill in the blanks with the words given below :

Sigalovada Atthassadvara Nandivisala Uddakaramaputta Sariputta
Buddhanussati Maithree Maha Mangala Kaludai Thullatissa

(i) The meditation on loving­kindness is known as '­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ bhavana'.

(ii) Prince Rahula was ordained by the Venerable ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Thero.

(iii) King Suddhodana sent Minister ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ to invite the Buddha to the
palace.

(iv) Even though the Venerable ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Thero was old, he was young in
Bhikkhuhood.

(v) In the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Jataka story, the seven year old son of the Bodhisatva
was eager to know the path to prosperity.
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(vi) The importance of refraining from harsh speech and using good words is explained in
the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Jataka story.

(vii) The meditation on the recollection of the great qualities of the Buddha is called
' ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ bhavana'.

(viii) The Buddha preached the duties of children towards their parents in
the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Sutta.

(ix) The ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Sutta says that we should respect those who are worthy
of respect.

(x) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ is one of the religion teachers of the Ascetic Gotama.

[Total = 10 marks]

PART – II
Instructions :
● You may answer in Pali or English.
(1) Write brief answers.
(i) Name the Noble Triple Gem.
(a) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(b) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(c) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(3 marks)
(ii) What are the three roots of unwholesome actions (Akusala Mula) ?
(a) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(b) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(c) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(3 marks)
(iii) What are the three roots of wholesome actions (Kusala Mula) ?
(a) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(b) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(c) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(3 marks)
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(iv) What are the three doors (outlets) through which act ?
(a) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(b) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(c) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(3 marks)
(v) Name two good qualities of Bhikkhu Rahula.
(a) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(b) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(2 marks)
(vi) Name two great qualities of the Buddha, that are mentioned in the gatha to worship
the Buddha. (Iti pi so ...)
(a) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(b) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
(2 marks)
[Total = 16 marks]

(2) (i) How would you react towards impermanence (temporary nature) in each of the
following occasions ?
(a) If one of your favourite toys is broken :
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(b) If your best friend is seperated from you, when you are promoted to a higher grade :
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(c) If a pet dies at an unexpected moment:

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(3 marks)
(ii) What should we do if we observe the following at a temple ?
(a) There are faded and withered flowers on the 'Mal Asanaya' in the shrine room:
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(b) There are dried Bo leaves fallen all over the sandy floor in the 'Bo­Muluwa' :
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(c) There is litter such as polythene bags, joss­sticks boxes, match sticks, etc. in the
shrine room :
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(3 marks)
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(iii) Write two things that we should do to prepare ourselves/the environment around us,
before starting meditation.
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(2 marks)
(iv) Write two thoughts/wishes of loving­kindness that you would concentrate on, when
practising the meditation of loving kindness.
(a) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(2 marks)
(v) Write two benefits that you expect through meditation.
(a) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(2 marks)
(vi) Mention two Buddhist programmes organised by your temple.
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(2 marks)
[Total = 14 marks]
Content Percentage Marks
Theory Paper 70%
Dhamma School attendance 10%
Dhammapada assignment 10%
Oral Test of Gatha and Kavi 10%
Total 100%

“Sunatha , Dharetha , Caratha Dhamme.”

“Listen, Retain and Live
According to the Dhamma.”

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