CLASS 6 Buddhism and Jainism in 6th Century BCE

<p>He had stopped harming living beings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He renounced violence and became a monk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rigid caste system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were burdensome and limited access for common people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pali and Prakrit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The teachings of the Upanishads and wandering ascetics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They wrote the Vedas and performed rituals that only they understood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created social divisions and inequalities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They disrupted agricultural activities and demanded valuable animals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mahayana Buddhists believe in idol worship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It maintained and spread the teachings of Buddha. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To preserve the relics of the Buddha. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>King Ashoka (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Previous births and lessons of the Buddha. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jainism believes in the existence of an eternal soul, but Buddhism does not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to the destruction of monasteries by the Huns. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It facilitates the attainment of nirvana. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being centers of learning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A compilation of Buddha's teachings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belief in an eternal soul. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Central Asia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conqueror of the self (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a crucial method for resolving conflicts non-violently. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ahimsa, or non-violence, is essential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both religions deny the authority of the Vedas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6th century BCE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right belief, right knowledge, and right action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Svetambaras and Digambaras (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prakrit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bodh Gaya (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The caste system is necessary for society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It symbolizes knowledge and enlightenment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A life of extreme asceticism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Following the middle path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He rejected elaborate and expensive rituals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His accessibility through the language of the people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Angulimala renounced killing and became a monk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She took a sapling from the Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The importance of recognizing one's own actions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New saplings were continually planted from the original tree. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His teacher mandated a brutal gurudakshina. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kshatriyas were responsible for protecting people and managing administration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It restricted the movement of people across caste lines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They found Sanskrit difficult to understand. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It resulted in the emergence of Jainism and Buddhism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They required significant financial resources and animal sacrifices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The demand for equality and understanding in religion grew. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The texts were deliberately made difficult to understand. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaishyas resented their lack of social standing despite wealth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their practices regarding clothing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right faith, right knowledge, right action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attaining moksha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meditating under a Bodhi tree (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The middle path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He preached in Prakrit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ahimsa or non-violence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prakrit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The elaborate Vedic rituals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His extensive travels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seek enlightenment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state free from suffering and desire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>72 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on the four noble truths and meditation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ashoka (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sutra Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, and Abhidharma Pitaka (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preservation of Buddhist relics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on asceticism and extreme penance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reformation of Hinduism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a monastic order of laypeople (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The establishment of unique Buddhist art and architecture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rejection of all forms of violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jainism promotes the extreme form of ahimsa. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were custodians of Buddhist texts and teachings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They recount the various forms Buddha took in previous lives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-violence as a means of peaceful resolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jainism considers it to involve withdrawal from all worldly things. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Period marking the emergence of new religious ideas and movements, including Jainism and Buddhism.

Caste system in the 6th century BCE becoming inflexible, creating social unrest.

Primarily priests and teachers, considered supreme in the caste system.

Elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices in Hinduism, often expensive and impractical for common people.

Sacred language of Hindu texts, making religious knowledge inaccessible to common people.

New religions challenging the Vedic tradition, gaining traction against the prevailing order.

Period of significant change and emergence of new religious movements.

Hindu philosophical texts encouraging critical thinking about rituals and traditions.

The sacred fig tree where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. It has been replaced multiple times, yet maintains its spiritual significance.

A killer, Angulimala, is moved by the Buddha's compassion and renounces violence to become a monk.

An important Buddhist figure, Sanghamitra carried a sapling of the original Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka spreading Buddhism

Buddha's ability to change Angulimala's life through peacefulness and understanding

Angulimala's need to collect 1000 fingers from victims to become his teacher's student.

A religion based on the teachings of Tirthankaras, focusing on non-violence (ahimsa) and liberation (moksha).

A spiritual leader in Jainism who has attained liberation and teaches the path to it.

The 24th Tirthankara, often considered the founder of Jainism.

The principle of non-violence, a central teaching in Jainism and Buddhism.

Liberation (salvation) from the cycle of birth and rebirth in Jainism and Hinduism.

The three jewels in Jainism – right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

One of the two main sects in Jainism where monks wear no clothes.

One of the two main Jain sects where monks wear white clothes.

A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha).

The founder of Buddhism, known as the Buddha.

The core of Buddha's teachings on the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.

The practical path to enlightenment in Buddhism, showing how to cease craving and suffering.

The state of liberation and freedom from suffering in Buddhism.

The path of moderation, avoiding extremes of self-denial and excessive indulgence in Buddhism.

An ancient Indo-Aryan language, spoken by common people.

One of the two main branches of Buddhism, emphasizing rites, ceremonies, and the worship of saints.

The other main branch of Buddhism, focusing on following the Four Noble Truths through meditation to achieve nirvana.

Buddhist monks.

The Buddhist monastic order.

Core principles in Buddhism that explain suffering and the path to liberation.

The ultimate goal in Buddhism, liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

Dome-shaped structures that house the relics of the Buddha.

Collection of Buddhist scriptures.

Mauryan king who promoted Buddhism.

Kushan ruler who spread Buddhism in Central Asia.

Principle of non-violence.

Stories about the Buddha's previous lives.

Factors that led to the decrease of Buddhism in India.

Religious buildings where monks live and pray.

New religions like Jainism and Buddhism emerged in response to social and religious dissatisfaction with existing Vedic practices.

The caste system in the 6th century BCE became very strict and inflexible, leading to inequalities and resentment.

Elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices in Hinduism which were often seen as expensive, impractical for most people, and required animal sacrifices.

Sanskrit was the sacred language used for Hindu religious texts, making religious knowledge exclusive to the Brahmin priestly class.

A religion emphasizing non-violence (ahimsa) and achieving liberation (moksha) through spiritual practice.

A religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) based on understanding suffering and the path to liberation.

The principle of non-violence and avoiding harm to any living thing.

The fundamental principles in Buddhism that explain suffering and the path to liberation.

A branch of Buddhism emphasizing rites, ceremonies, and the worship of saints.

The sacred fig tree where the Buddha achieved enlightenment, has been replaced multiple times, yet maintained its spiritual importance through new saplings from the original.

A branch of Buddhism focusing on personal enlightenment through meditation and following the Four Noble Truths.

A murderer, Angulimala, was transformed into a Buddhist monk through the compassion of the Buddha, renouncing his violent ways.

Buddhist Monks.

Princess Sanghamitra carried a sapling of the original Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka, planting it and spreading Buddhism.

Buddha's ability to change Angulimala, a killer, by demonstrating peacefulness and understanding, convincing him to renounce violence.

The Buddhist monastic order.

Angulimala's need to collect 1000 fingers from victims to qualify as a student for his teacher, resulting in harm to others.

Core principles of Buddhism explaining suffering and the path to liberation.

The state of liberation from suffering in Buddhism.

Dome-shaped structures housing relics of the Buddha.

The collection of Buddhist scriptures.

Mauryan king who promoted Buddhism.

Factors that led to the decrease of Buddhism in India.

The principle of non-violence in Jainism and Buddhism.

Stories about the Buddha's previous lives.

Religious buildings where Buddhist monks live and pray

Period of significant new religious movements like Jainism and Buddhism.

The path of moderation in Buddhism, avoiding extremes.

A religion emphasizing non-violence (ahimsa) and liberation (moksha) through the teachings of Tirthankaras.

A spiritual leader in Jainism who has achieved liberation and teaches the path to it.

The 24th Tirthankara, often considered the founder of Jainism.

The principle of non-violence, a core teaching in Jainism and Buddhism.

Liberation or salvation from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara).

The three jewels of Jainism: right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

One of the two main Jain sects where monks traditionally wear no clothes.

One of the two main Jain sects where monks wear white clothes.

A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha).

The founder of Buddhism, also known as the Buddha.

Core principles in Buddhism that explain the nature of suffering and the path to liberation.

The practical path to enlightenment in Buddhism, outlining actions to cease desire and suffering.

The final goal in Buddhism, a state of liberation from suffering and rebirth.

The path of moderation in Buddhism, avoiding extremes of self-denial and indulgence.