MBE Preliminary Paper 2020

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There are 50 questions in this paper, answer all the questions. Full Score is 50 points.
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【Disclaimer】
The suggested answers are prepared by the MBMC Sunday Dhamma School (MSDS) with a view to assist the candidates in their preparation for the Malaysian Buddhist Examination. While due care is taken in preparation of the answers, if any error or omission is noticed, the same may be brought to the attention of the MSDS. MSDS is not in anyway responsible for the correctness or otherwise of the answers published herein.

Q1. The birthplace of Prince Siddhartha was____.

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A. Kusinara

B. Deer Park

C. Buddha Gaya

D. Lumbini Park

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Q2. A queen named _____ gave birth to Prince Siddhattha Gotama.

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A. Mallika

B. Samavati

C. Maha Maya

D. Maha Pajapati Gotami

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Q3. The Bodhisatta became a Buddha when he was _____ years old.

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A. 80

B. 40

C. 35

D. 29

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4. The Bodhisatta struggled ____ years to attain Buddhahood.

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A. six

B. sixteen

C. sixty

D. six hundred

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5. Why did Asita cry after seeing the infant Prince Siddhattha?

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A. He would not be able to teach him.

B. He would not be able to talk to him.

C. He would not be able to befriend him.

D. He would not be able to see the Buddha.

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6. Rahula was the only son of Prince Siddhattha Gotama. His mother was ________________.

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A. Yasodhara

B. Sundari Nanda

C. Maha Maya

D. Maha Pajapati Gotami

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7. The youngest Brahmin was the one who ________ of Prince Siddhattha on his name giving day.

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A. knew the past life

B. fore-told the future

C. describe the wisdom

D. describe the personality

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8. Who first knew that the Prince Siddhattha Gotama would become a Buddha in the future?

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A. Kondanna

B. Assaji

C. Kala Devala

D. Ghatikara Maha Brahma

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9. After Prince Siddhattha saw the four strange sights, he started thinking of ______________.

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A. improving people’s welfare

B. searching for truth and peace

C. setting better rules for his country

D. building better shelters for people

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10. Which of the following is not the item of the Eight Requisites (Attha Parikkhara)?

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A. Belt

B. Knife

C. Spoon

D. Needle

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11. Prince Siddhattha left his newborn son and his family because__________________.

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A. he pitied his son and all others

B. he was bored of being a prince and a father

C. he wanted to find more wealth for his family

D. he was afraid of having to take care of his family.

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12. After Prince Siddhattha ordained himself, _____ offered robes to Prince Siddhattha?

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A. Sujata

B. Channa

C. Anathapindika

D. Ghatikara Maha Brahma

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13. ________ were among the five monks that attended Bodhisatta during his search for Truth.

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A. Kassapa and Assaji

B. Bhaddiya and Alara

C. Bhaddiya and Assaji

D. Mahanama and Kassapa

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14. What is the meaning of “Siddhattha”?

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A. Wise

B. Worthy

C. Wonderful

D. Wish-fulfilled

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15. The Bodhisatta _____ to search for the Truth.

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A. seek for entertainment

B. seek for pleasure in eating

C. practiced many forms of severe austerity

D. practice many forms of physical exercise

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16. A lady named ______ offered the Bodhisatta some milk rice when he was seated under a banyan tree.

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A. Sujata

B. Yasodhara

C. Suddhodana

D. Sundari Nanda

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17. What happened during the Bodhisatta’s second watch before He gained Enlightenment?

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A. Destroyed all passions.

B. Remembered past lives.

C. Understood the Four Noble Truths.

D. Saw the death and rebirth of beings.

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18. Why was the Bodhisatta not satisfied with his teachers’ systems?

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A. Their systems were not organized.

B. Their teaching was difficult to practice.

C. Their systems could not end all suffering.

D. Their teaching could not make him famous.

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19. King Bimbisara requested ______ after the Bodhisatta refused to accept his kingdom.

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A. Bodhisatta to lunch Dana after his Enlightenment.

B. Bodhisatta to give a talk at his palace after his Enlightenment.

C. Bodhisatta to visit his kingdom first after his Enlightenment.

D. Bodhisatta to give blessings to his kingdom first after his Enlightenment.

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20. Mara is the _____ who approached the Bodhisatta when he was almost on the verge of death.

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A. Evil One

B. Selfish One

C. Angry One

D. Frustrated One

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21. The five monks were disappointed with the Bodhisatta and leaving him alone because the Bodhisatta gave up __________________.

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A. searching for the truth

B. searching for inner peace

C. fasting and ate some food

D. fasting and become choosy of food

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22. The Bodhisatta adopted the Majjhima Patipada and gave up the ____________ in order to attain Buddhahood.

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A. two extremes

B. two teachers

C. five friends

D. three palaces

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23. The Evil One’s army consisted of ______.

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A. ten kinds of merits

B. ten kinds of passions

C. ten kinds of precepts

D. ten kinds of aggregates

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24. The Awakened One in Pali is ______.

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A. Samma Sati

B. Samma Vayama

C. Samma Samkappa

D. Samma Sambuddha

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25. The Bodhisatta gave up fasting and ate some food because _____________.

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A. he was influenced by Mara

B. he was going to die from hunger

C. he was not interested in fasting anymore

D. he needed strength to continue to search for the truth

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26. A person is disappointed because he did not get what he wishes for. Which of the Four Noble Truth apply to that man’s disappointment?

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A. First and Fourth Noble Truth

B. First and Second Noble Truth

C. Second and Third Noble Truth

D. Third and Fourth Noble Truth

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27. Which of the following is not included in the Four Noble Truths?

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A. kamma

B. suffering

C. craving

D. Nibbana

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28. The Pali word for the Three Refuges is ____.

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A. Tiratana

B. Tipitaka

C. Tisarana

D. Tilakkhana

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29. We recite Namo Buddhaya before taking the Three Refuges as a mark of ________.

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A. respect to the Buddha

B. invitation to the Buddha

C. ask blessings from the Buddha

D. ask protection from the Buddha

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30. Panca Sila refers to __________.

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A. 5 precepts

B. 8 precepts

C. 227 precepts

D. 311 precepts

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31. By observing the ___________, a person becomes very careful and his senses become very clear.

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A. second precept

B. third precept

C. fourth precept

D. fifth precept

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32. What is the good of giving up killing?

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A. Gain good reputation

B. Become a generous person.

C. The mind stays clear all the time

D. Become kind and full of compassion.

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33. When one observes the precept of giving up lying, one _____________.

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A. becomes healthy

B. becomes wealthy

C. becomes truthful and trustful

D. becomes full of loving-kindness

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34. A contented person would not _______.

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A. lie

B. kill

C. steal

D. curse

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35. The ways leading to end of suffering include _________.

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A. Right View and Right Effort

B. Right View and Right Attitude

C. Right Attitude and Right Kindness

D. Right Kindness and Right Knowledge

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36. Which of the following is the item of the Eight Requisites (Attha Parikkhara)?

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A. Fan

B. Water strainer

C. Puja books

D. Money

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37. The Pali term for morality or virtuous conduct is ______.

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A. Sila

B. Dosa

C. Panna

D. Bhavana

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38. Musavada Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami” means I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from the following except _________.

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A. lying

B. abusive speech

C. foolish talk with friends

D. discussion of dhamma with friends

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39. The meaning of “Dutiyampi” is _________.

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A. For the first time

B. For the second time

C. For the third time

D. For the last time

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40. The Pali terms referring to lay Buddhist (male and female) are _______________.

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A. Upasaka and Upasika

B. Upadana and Upasika

C. Upekkha and Upasaka

D. Upasaka and Upadana

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41. “Adinnadana Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami” is the ____ precept.

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A. first

B. second

C. third

D. fourth

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42. The First Noble Truth is _________.

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A. there is hatred

B. there is delusion

C. there is suffering

D. there is ignorance

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43. One can become a Buddhist __________.

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A. by visiting the monks

B. by taking the Three Oaths

C. by taking the Three Refuges

D. by donating money to the temple

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44. The Bodhisatta gained his Enlightenment at ____________.

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A. Sarnath

B. Buddha Gaya

C. Sravasti

D. Lumbini Park

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45. The three kinds of merits are _____.

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A. Sila, Samadhi and Moha

B. Sila, Samadhi and Lobha

C. Dana, Sila and Bhavana

D. Dana, Akusala and Bhavana

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46. We seek refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha to end all _____.

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A. debts

B. sufferings

C. diseases

D. relationships

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47. When one is offering ______ to theBuddha, one is reflecting on impermanence.

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A. robes

B. candle

C. flowers

D. incense

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48. The best way to respect the Buddha is

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A. by offering candles and flower

B. by bowing in front of His image.

C. by donating money to the temple.

D. by practicing the Buddha’s teaching.

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49. The meaning of Sadhu is _________.

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A. good

B. perfect

C. great

D. excellent

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50. Which of the following is the teaching of all the Buddhas?

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A. To do Dana, purify one’s mine and to speak good words.

B. To do Dana, calm one’s mind and to speak good words.

C. Not to do evil, to do good, and calm one’s mind.

D. Not to do evil, to do good, and purify one’s mind.

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