Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Influence of Tibetan Buddhism on Assam”

Which Tibetan Buddhist sect has had a significant influence on Assam?
- a) Nyingma
- b) Kagyu
- c) Gelug
- d) Sakya
  Answer: c) Gelug
Who was the Tibetan Buddhist teacher known for his influence on the spread of Buddhism in Assam?
- a) Padmasambhava
- b) Tsongkhapa
- c) Atisha
- d) Milarepa
  Answer: b) Tsongkhapa
Which Tibetan Buddhist monastery, located in Assam, is a prominent center of learning?
- a) Namdroling Monastery
- b) Tawang Monastery
- c) Ghoom Monastery
- d) Nyingmapa Monastery
  Answer: b) Tawang Monastery
In which district of Assam is the influential Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Namdroling located?
- a) Tinsukia
- b) Jorhat
- c) Lakhimpur
- d) Sivasagar
  Answer: a) Tinsukia
Which Tibetan Buddhist text is widely studied and respected in Assam?
- a) The Lotus Sutra
- b) The Tibetan Book of the Dead
- c) The Heart Sutra
- d) The Tripitaka
  Answer: b) The Tibetan Book of the Dead
The Tibetan Buddhist influence in Assam is particularly evident in which of the following cultural practices?
- a) Traditional dances
- b) Festivals and rituals
- c) Architectural styles
- d) Music
  Answer: b) Festivals and rituals
Which festival, influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, is celebrated in Assam?
- a) Losar
- b) Bihu
- c) Diwali
- d) Holi
  Answer: a) Losar
The Tibetan Buddhist tradition of which meditation practice has impacted spiritual practices in Assam?
- a) Zazen
- b) Vipassana
- c) Tonglen
- d) Samatha
  Answer: c) Tonglen
Which Tibetan Buddhist leader is known for his teachings in Assam during the 20th century?
- a) Dalai Lama
- b) Karmapa
- c) Sakya Trizin
- d) Dudjom Rinpoche
  Answer: a) Dalai Lama
The influence of Tibetan Buddhism in Assam is reflected in which architectural structure?
- a) Buddhist Stupa
- b) Vihara
- c) Monastery
- d) Pagoda
  Answer: c) Monastery
Which traditional Tibetan Buddhist art form has influenced Assam’s art and culture?
- a) Thangka painting
- b) Sand Mandalas
- c) Bronze statues
- d) Wood carvings
  Answer: a) Thangka painting
Which Tibetan Buddhist practice, aimed at achieving enlightenment, is followed by some communities in Assam?
- a) Vajrayana
- b) Theravada
- c) Mahayana
- d) Zen
  Answer: a) Vajrayana
What role did Tibetan Buddhist lamas play in Assam during the historical period?
- a) Spiritual guidance and education
- b) Political leadership
- c) Trade and commerce
- d) Military strategy
  Answer: a) Spiritual guidance and education
Which Tibetan Buddhist concept emphasizes compassion and altruism, influencing Assam’s social values?
- a) Bodhicitta
- b) Sunyata
- c) Karma
- d) Nirvana
  Answer: a) Bodhicitta
Which prominent Tibetan Buddhist figure was known for his influence on Assam’s spiritual practices in the early 20th century?
- a) Lama Tsongkhapa
- b) Jamgon Kongtrul
- c) The 14th Dalai Lama
- d) Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
  Answer: b) Jamgon Kongtrul
Which form of Tibetan Buddhist ritual dance has been adopted in some Assam festivals?
- a) Cham Dance
- b) Mask Dance
- c) Fire Dance
- d) Procession Dance
  Answer: a) Cham Dance
Tibetan Buddhist monks have contributed to which type of traditional art in Assam?
- a) Sculpture
- b) Weaving
- c) Pottery
- d) Textile
  Answer: a) Sculpture
Which Tibetan Buddhist festival has influenced the cultural practices in Assam?
- a) Saga Dawa
- b) Losar
- c) Shoton
- d) Lhabab Duchen
  Answer: b) Losar
In Assam, Tibetan Buddhist practices have been integrated into which aspect of daily life?
- a) Traditional medicine
- b) Agriculture
- c) Music
- d) Education
  Answer: a) Traditional medicine
Which Tibetan Buddhist practice is involved in the creation of intricate art and ritual objects in Assam?
- a) Mantra Chanting
- b) Meditation
- c) Mandala Creation
- d) Ritual Offerings
  Answer: c) Mandala Creation
Which Tibetan Buddhist institution in Assam focuses on the preservation of Buddhist texts and manuscripts?
- a) Namdroling Monastery
- b) Tawang Monastery
- c) Monastery of Bylakuppe
- d) Bodh Gaya Institute
  Answer: a) Namdroling Monastery
Which Tibetan Buddhist teacher’s visit to Assam in the 1960s significantly impacted local Buddhist communities?
- a) Dalai Lama
- b) Karmapa
- c) Chögyam Trungpa
- d) Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
  Answer: a) Dalai Lama
The concept of which Tibetan Buddhist practice has influenced Assam’s approach to meditation and mindfulness?
- a) Vipassana
- b) Shamata
- c) Dzogchen
- d) Mahamudra
  Answer: d) Mahamudra
Which Tibetan Buddhist tradition is reflected in the community rituals and ceremonies practiced in Assam?
- a) Gelug
- b) Nyingma
- c) Sakya
- d) Kagyu
  Answer: d) Kagyu
The presence of Tibetan Buddhist monks in Assam has led to the establishment of which type of institution?
- a) Learning centers
- b) Trade hubs
- c) Political organizations
- d) Health clinics
  Answer: a) Learning centers
Which Tibetan Buddhist festival in Assam involves elaborate processions and religious performances?
- a) Losar
- b) Shoton
- c) Saga Dawa
- d) Lhosar
  Answer: a) Losar
Which Tibetan Buddhist practice in Assam is associated with rituals performed for prosperity and well-being?
- a) Ritual Offerings
- b) Meditation Retreats
- c) Prayer Flags
- d) Pilgrimages
  Answer: a) Ritual Offerings
The influence of Tibetan Buddhism in Assam has impacted which aspect of local craftsmanship?
- a) Jewelry making
- b) Pottery
- c) Thangka painting
- d) Wood carving
  Answer: c) Thangka painting
Which Tibetan Buddhist principle has influenced Assam’s approach to environmental conservation?
- a) Interdependence
- b) Compassion
- c) Wisdom
- d) Karma
  Answer: a) Interdependence
The study of which Tibetan Buddhist philosophy has been integrated into educational institutions in Assam?
- a) Madhyamaka
- b) Yogacara
- c) Dzogchen
- d) Prasangika
  Answer: a) Madhyamaka

These questions cover various aspects of Tibetan Buddhism’s influence on Assam, including historical figures, practices, and cultural impacts.

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