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Second Semester Examination - July 2020

Subject : Buddhism
Class : 7….......
Duration : 2 periods Date: ........................................
Candidate's name : .................................................................... Admission no. : .........................

Instructions : Answer all the questions.

Part – I
(1) Underline the most appropriate answer.
(i) How many qualities of Dhamma are there according to the gatha ‘Svakkahato Bhagawato’?

(a) Ten (b) Four (c) Six (d) Three

(ii) The Buddha attained Parinirwana at the Upavattana sal grove at the age of

(a) forty five. (b) sixty. (c) seventy. (d) eighty.

(iii) Which of the following was not a sign of beauty of the foremost Upasika Vishaka?

(a) Chavikalyana (b) Kalyana mittata

(c) Keshakalyana (d) Ashtikalyana

(iv) What is meant by the quality ‘Sujuca’ as mentioned in the Karaniyametta Sutta?

(a) Be wise (b) Honest and upright

(c) Gentle in his way (d) Easily, supportable

(v) Who was the poet of Sirith Maldama?

(a) Ven. Thotagamuva Rahula (b) Guru Muhandiram H.L. Silva

(c) Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda (d) Munidasa Kumarathunga

(vi) Which of the following is an example of ‘Samma Vaca’?

(a) Stealing. (b) Sexual misconduct.

(c) Refraining from killing. (d) Talking respectfully.

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(vii) What is the Fourth Noble Truth described in the Chaturarya Sathya?

(a) Dukkha exists in life. (b) Dukkha can be ceased.

(c) The way to cessation of Dukkha. (d) There is a reason for Dukkha.

(viii)Which of the following is not a moral of the Nalapana Jathaka story?

(a) Leadership qualities (b) Responsibilities

(c) Being wealthy (d) Teamwork

(x) Which of the following is not considered as a social ethic of the society?

(a) Disrespect (b) Respect (b) Worship (d) Caring

(xi) How long did the Bodhisatta practice the method of torturing his body?

(a) Five Years (b) Ten Years (c) Six Years (d) Three Years

[Total = 10 marks]

(2) Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answers given below.
[Singalovada sutta , south , Sariyuth Thero , five signs of beauty , temples , Thuladharika ,
Ananatha-lakkana Sutta , Eight Fold Path , Dhammachakkappawathwana Sutta , Bija
Niyama]
(i) The person who can spend and balance his budget is known as -----------------------------
according to the Vyaggapajja sutta.

(ii) Practicing the ----------------------------- is the way to get rid of sansaric Dhukka.

(iii) The ----------------------------- was preached to Singala Gahapati which teaches the lifestyle
of a laymen.

(iv) The Buddha explained the Four Noble Truths in the ---------------------------------------------,
which was His first Dhamma sermon.

(v) Migara matha, the chief benefactress of sasana was not overjoyed with her ------------------
----------------------.

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(vi) According to Buddhism, there are five orders of processers which include ----------------
-----------------------------.

(vii) Rahula Thero always respected --------------------------------------------- because he was his

teacher.

(viii) --------------------------------------------- were the main education centers in ancient Srilanka,

which provided overall knowledge.

(ix) After listening to the ---------------------------------------------, all the five ascetics attained
arahanthship in the deer park in Isipathana.

(x) The teachers who mould the life of students are represented by the -------------------------
-------------------- direction as mentioned in the Singalovada Sutta.
[Total = 10 marks]
(3) Match Column A with B and write the correct letter in the grid.
A B
(i) Satimato (a) Actions which involve the body
(ii) Musawada (b) One of the qualities of a balanced
livelihood
(iii) Utthanavato (c) Harsh words
(iv) Pisunavaca (d) Unlawful sexual activities
(v) Sucicammassa (e) Attentive
(vi) Pharusavaca (f) Frivolous and meaningless words
(vii) Kamesunicacara (g) Slandering and talebearing
(viii)Samprappalapa (h) Telling lies
(ix) Kaya Kamma (i) Actions which involve the mind
(x) Mano Kamma (j) Energetic

A (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x)
B

[Total = 10 marks]

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(4) Mark ‘true’ (T) or ‘false’ (F).

(i) The Buddha showed the way of paying gratitude by gazing [ ]

at the Bo-tree in Buddagaya.

(ii) Causes of all actions are not due to kamma. [ ]

(iii) Rejoicing in other’s merits is known as ‘Paththidhana’. [ ]

(iv) There are ten meritorious deeds (Kusala kamma). [ ]

(v) We cannot transfer merits to other people after death. [ ]

(vi) There are four reasons for loss of wealth according to the [ ]

‘Vyaggapajja Sutta’.

(vii) We cannot offer flowers by reciting ‘Wannaganda Gunopetham’. [ ]

(viii)The gatha ‘Uttanawatho Sathimatto’ teaches us about the seven [ ]

qualities which help us to be wealthy.

(ix) Body, mind and words are known as ‘The three outlets’. [ ]

(x) We can wear any dress to the temple according to our wish. [ ]

[Total = 10 marks]

PART – II

Instructions: Write answers (in Pali or English) in the spaces provided.

(1) (i) Write the five orders of the processers (Niyama Dhamma).
(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(d) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(e) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(2 × 5 = 10 marks)

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(ii) Write five meritorious deeds out of the ten kusala kamma (Dasa Kusal).

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(d) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(e) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2 × 5 = 10 marks)
(iii) Mention three suttas which the Buddha preached specially for laymen.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2 × 3 = 6 marks)
(iv) Write four adverse effects of associating bad friends according to the Singalovada Sutta.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(d) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
( 1½ × 4 = 6 marks)

(v) Write three unwholesome actions that involve the body.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(3 marks)
[Total = 35 marks]

(2) (i) Write four social ethics which we practice at school.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(d) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2 × 4 = 8 marks)

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(ii) Mention four benefits of a flower garden to the environment.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(d) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2 × 4 = 8 marks)
(iii) Write two rules that you have to follow when selecting a dress.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2 marks)
(iv) State two reasons for loosing wealth according to the Vyaggapajja Sutta.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2 × 2 = 4 marks)
(v) Name three ascetics who helped the Bodhisatta when he was torturing his body.

(a) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(3 marks)
[Total = 25 marks]

For teacher’s use only.

Content Percentage Marks
Theory paper 100
Total 100

… Dhammo bhave rakkhathi

dhamma chaari…
[The one who protects Dhamma will be protected by Dhamma]

END
Ref : CP/NR
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