4. Buddhism

Eightfold Path — Quiz

Test your understanding of eightfold path with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In Sunni Islamic jurisprudence, the principle of ijma (consensus) serves as which source of religious authority?

Question 2

A Catholic theologian asserts that alongside Sacred Scripture, the “living Tradition” interpreted by the Magisterium holds binding authority. Which theological principle does this best illustrate?

Question 3

In Shia Islam, the practice of taqlid, where laypersons follow the rulings of a qualified mujtahid, exemplifies which source of authority?

Question 4

The Sikh community venerates the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal living Guru. This form of authority is best classified as:

Question 5

Zen Buddhism’s emphasis on direct mind-to-mind transmission outside of written texts primarily highlights reliance on which source of authority?