Beginner Quiz on Eastern Mythic Thought
A brief set of questions introducing key myths from Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu traditions.
Quiz Questions
Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.
- 1
In Buddhist tradition, which creature is said to have guarded the Buddha's birth?
- 2
The Taoist concept of "wu wei" is best translated as:
- 3
According to Hindu mythology, who lifted the mountain Mandara to use as a churning rod?
- 4
The story of the "Butterfly Dream" originates from which philosopher?
- 5
In the Jataka tales, the Buddha is reincarnated as which animal to demonstrate generosity?
- 6
Which text contains the dialogue between a monk and a king about emptiness?
- 7
Taoist alchemy seeks to transform base metals into what?
- 8
In the legend of the Bodhi tree, what type of tree was it originally?
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