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What language did the common people speak in during Buddha's time?
What language did the common people speak in during Buddha's time?
- English
- Sanskrit
- Pali (correct)
- Prakrit
What did Buddha emphasize as a means to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death?
What did Buddha emphasize as a means to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death?
- Eight-Fold Path (correct)
- Worshiping rituals
- Vedic sacrifices
- Animal sacrifices
Which system did Buddha disapprove of that divided society based on birth?
Which system did Buddha disapprove of that divided society based on birth?
- The educational system
- The warrior system
- The social class system
- The caste system (correct)
What did the Buddha reject when it came to lifestyle choices?
What did the Buddha reject when it came to lifestyle choices?
In what language did the Buddha preach his teachings?
In what language did the Buddha preach his teachings?
What was the language of the upper castes during Buddha's time?
What was the language of the upper castes during Buddha's time?
What concept did Buddha emphasize for living a virtuous life?
What concept did Buddha emphasize for living a virtuous life?
What principle did Buddha advocate against when it came to religious practices?
What principle did Buddha advocate against when it came to religious practices?
Explain the significance of the Eight-Fold Path in Buddha's teachings.
Explain the significance of the Eight-Fold Path in Buddha's teachings.
How did Buddha view the caste system prevalent in society during his time?
How did Buddha view the caste system prevalent in society during his time?
What was the language used by the common people during Buddha's time?
What was the language used by the common people during Buddha's time?
Describe the concept of 'Nirvana' in Buddha's teachings.
Describe the concept of 'Nirvana' in Buddha's teachings.
Explain the significance of Buddha preaching in Pali rather than Sanskrit.
Explain the significance of Buddha preaching in Pali rather than Sanskrit.
What lifestyle approach did Buddha advocate for, rejecting both extremes?
What lifestyle approach did Buddha advocate for, rejecting both extremes?
What term is used to refer to those who followed Buddha's teachings?
What term is used to refer to those who followed Buddha's teachings?
What did Buddha oppose when it came to religious practices that involved animal killing?
What did Buddha oppose when it came to religious practices that involved animal killing?
List any four principles of the Eight-Fold Path preached by Buddha.
List any four principles of the Eight-Fold Path preached by Buddha.
How did Buddha's teachings differ from the rituals of the brahmanas?
How did Buddha's teachings differ from the rituals of the brahmanas?
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