Match each definition to the corresponding term

a. Mara
b. Mahakashyapa
c. Bodhgaya
d. Maya
5. a temple in the grove where Buddha was enlightened
6. the evil one who tempted the Buddha
7. the Brahmin monk who heard the Buddhas fire sermon
8. mother of Buddha


5. ANS: C PTS: 1
6. ANS: A PTS: 1
7. ANS: B PTS: 1
8. ANS: D

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