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According to Buddhist tradition, how many monks recited the teachings at the First Buddhist Council?
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500 monks
According to Buddhist tradition, under which type of tree was Siddhartha Gautama born at Lumbini?
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Sal tree
What does the title “Buddha,” used for Siddhartha Gautama, literally mean?
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Awakened One
According to Buddhist tradition, which disciple was foremost in supernatural powers?
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Maudgalyayana
Which emperor commissioned the pillar inscription identifying Lumbini as the Buddha’s birthplace?
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Ashoka
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What does the title “Buddha,” used for Siddhartha Gautama, literally mean?
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Awakened One
According to Buddhist tradition, which disciple was foremost in supernatural powers?
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Maudgalyayana
According to Buddhist tradition, which hand gesture shows the Buddha calling the earth to witness?
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Bhumisparsha mudra
Which ruler of Galilee imprisoned John the Baptist during Jesus’ lifetime?
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Herod Antipas