Q 01/05

Which ancient civilization is associated with the earliest documented practice of meditation?

A) China

B) Egypt

C) India

D) Greece

Answer · why

C) India

India: the oldest written evidence of dhyana comes from Vedic-era Indian scripture composed in the first millennium BCE, and the practice later spread...

Q 02/05

Which meditation focuses attention on the sensations of inhaling and exhaling?

A) Kriya

B) Metta

C) Vipassana

D) Anapanasati

Answer · why

D) Anapanasati

Anapanasati, a Pali term meaning 'mindfulness of breathing,' is a core Buddhist meditation practice centered on observing the natural flow of breath.

Q 03/05

Regular meditation may reduce levels of which stress hormone?

A) Cortisol

B) Insulin

C) Estrogen

D) Testosterone

Answer · why

A) Cortisol

Cortisol regulation, lower sympathetic nervous system activity and less inflammation are how meta-analyses explain meditation's cardiovascular benefit...

Q 04/05

What term describes purposefully bringing attention to the present moment without judgment?

A) Hypnosis

B) Visualization

C) Affirmation

D) Mindfulness

Answer · why

D) Mindfulness

Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment on purpose, with kindness and curiosity, without judging thoughts or feelings.

Q 05/05

Silently repeating a word or sound to steady the mind, as in TM, is which technique?

A) Walking meditation

B) Mantra meditation

C) Body scan meditation

D) Movement meditation

Answer · why

B) Mantra meditation

Mantra meditation repeats a word or sound, such as the Sanskrit 'Om', to give the mind a single point to rest on; Transcendental Meditation is its bes...