Buddhism: Rituals of Death & Mourning (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What determines a person's next rebirth according to Buddhist beliefs?
What determines a person's next rebirth according to Buddhist beliefs?
The karma accumulated during their life
Death reminds Buddhists of which key teaching?
Death reminds Buddhists of which key teaching?
Impermanence (anicca)
According to Buddhism, what do skilful actions lead to?
According to Buddhism, what do skilful actions lead to?
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 the timing of rebirth?
What do Theravada Buddhists believe about the timing of rebirth?
Rebirth is immediate after death
When does a monk first visit the deceased's home in Theravada Buddhism?
When does a monk first visit the deceased's home in Theravada Buddhism?
One week after death
When do monks visit relatives' homes for ongoing ceremonies in Theravada Buddhism?
When do monks visit relatives' homes for ongoing ceremonies in Theravada Buddhism?
1 week, 3 months, 1 year
Where is Mahayana Buddhism predominantly practised?
Where 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?
49 days or seven weeks
What do relatives whisper to a dying person in Mahayana Buddhism?
What do relatives whisper to a dying person in Mahayana Buddhism?
The Buddha's name
What does sky burial symbolise in Tibetan Buddhism?
What does sky burial symbolise in Tibetan Buddhism?
Impermanence and generosity
What cycle is death integral to in Buddhism?
What cycle is death integral to in Buddhism?
Samsara: birth, life, death, rebirth