Buddhism: Rituals of Death & Mourning (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What determines a person's next rebirth in Buddhism?
What determines a person's next rebirth in Buddhism?
The karma accumulated during their life
What Buddhist teaching does death serve as a reminder of?
What Buddhist teaching does death serve as a reminder of?
Impermanence (anicca)
What do skilful actions lead to in Buddhism?
What do skilful actions lead to in Buddhism?
Happiness
In which countries is Theravada Buddhism predominantly practised?
In which countries is Theravada Buddhism predominantly practised?
Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand
What do Theravada Buddhists believe about rebirth after death?
What do Theravada Buddhists believe about rebirth after death?
It happens immediately
When do monks visit relatives' homes after a death in Theravada Buddhism?
When do monks visit relatives' homes after a death in Theravada Buddhism?
One week, three months, and one year
In which countries is Mahayana Buddhism predominantly practised?
In which countries is Mahayana Buddhism predominantly practised?
China, Japan, South Korea
How long can the stages of rebirth take in Mahayana Buddhism?
How long can the stages of rebirth take in Mahayana Buddhism?
Up to 49 days
What do relatives whisper in the dying person's ear in Mahayana Buddhism?
What do relatives whisper in the dying person's ear in Mahayana Buddhism?
The Buddha's name
Why is sky burial used in Tibetan Buddhism?
Why is sky burial used in Tibetan Buddhism?
Mountainous terrain & scarce firewood
What does sky burial symbolise in Tibetan Buddhism?
What does sky burial symbolise in Tibetan Buddhism?
Impermanence and generosity
What is the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth called?
What is the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth called?
Samsara