Chapter 4: Considering the Evidence Visual Sources Quiz

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1. In Footprints of the Buddha (Visual Source 4.1) which aspect of the image represents the Buddha's teaching?

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Correct. The answer is d. The wheel, known as the dharmachakra, symbolizes the Buddha's teachings.
Incorrect. The answer is d. The wheel, known as the dharmachakra, symbolizes the Buddha's teachings.

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2. Which Visual Source reflects Greco-Roman influence on Buddhist art?

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Correct. The answer is b. The naturalistic style of Greco-Roman art and the focus on the individual was ideally suited for the depiction of moments in the Buddha's life like the temptation by the demon Mara depicted in Visual Source 4.2.
Incorrect. The answer is b. The naturalistic style of Greco-Roman art and the focus on the individual was ideally suited for the depiction of moments in the Buddha's life like the temptation by the demon Mara depicted in Visual Source 4.2.

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3. Which visual source does not depict the Buddha, but rather a fully enlightened religious figure in the Mahayana tradition?

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Correct. The answer is c. The Senju Kannon was a Boddhisattva, or fully enlightened teacher, known for compassion.
Incorrect. The answer is c. The Senju Kannon was a Boddhisattva, or fully enlightened teacher, known for compassion.

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4. The Chinese Maitreya Buddha (Visual Source 4.4) is said to be modeled on whom?

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Correct. The answer is b. This tenth century Chinese monk is believed to have wandered the countryside merrily spreading happiness and good cheer.
Incorrect. The answer is b. This tenth century Chinese monk is believed to have wandered the countryside merrily spreading happiness and good cheer.

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5. Who are the female figures in the A Gandhara Buddha (Visual Source 4.2)?

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Correct. The answer is c. Mara's seductive daughters attempt to distract the Buddha from his meditations in this story from the Buddha's life.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Mara's seductive daughters attempt to distract the Buddha from his meditations in this story from the Buddha's life.