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What were the temporary shelters constructed for Buddhist monks and nuns during the monsoon season?
What were the temporary shelters constructed for Buddhist monks and nuns during the monsoon season?
- In cities and towns
- On mountains
- In gardens or caves (correct)
- In palaces
What were the more permanent settlements made of for the monks and nuns, as mentioned in the text?
What were the more permanent settlements made of for the monks and nuns, as mentioned in the text?
- Metal and stone
- Straw and mud
- Glass and plastic
- Wood and brick (correct)
What were the shelters for monks and nuns called?
What were the shelters for monks and nuns called?
- Monasteries or viharas (correct)
- Palaces or castles
- Churches or synagogues
- Temples or mosques
What did kings or rich merchants often gift to sanghas for building viharas?
What did kings or rich merchants often gift to sanghas for building viharas?
What did monks and nuns living in viharas teach to local people?
What did monks and nuns living in viharas teach to local people?