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What happened to the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat?
What happened to the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat?
- It was stolen by foreign invaders.
- It died or was cut down multiple times. (correct)
- It was preserved and still exists today.
- It transformed into a different species.
What significant act did Sanghamitra perform in Sri Lanka?
What significant act did Sanghamitra perform in Sri Lanka?
- She built a monastery for Buddhist monks.
- She converted the king to Buddhism.
- She wrote the first Buddhist scripture.
- She planted a part of the original Bodhi tree. (correct)
What was Angulimala required to provide as a gurudakshina to his teacher?
What was Angulimala required to provide as a gurudakshina to his teacher?
- 1,000 fingers from different victims. (correct)
- 1,000 flowers from different gardens.
- 1,000 coins of gold.
- 1,000 different fruits.
What did Buddha mean when he said to Angulimala, 'I have already stopped'?
What did Buddha mean when he said to Angulimala, 'I have already stopped'?
What transformation did Angulimala undergo after encountering the Buddha?
What transformation did Angulimala undergo after encountering the Buddha?
What was one significant reason for the growth of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century BCE?
What was one significant reason for the growth of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century BCE?
How did the complex and expensive rituals of Hinduism contribute to the rise of Jainism and Buddhism?
How did the complex and expensive rituals of Hinduism contribute to the rise of Jainism and Buddhism?
Which of the following groups likely resented the brahmins' dominance in the caste system?
Which of the following groups likely resented the brahmins' dominance in the caste system?
What language did the common people in the 6th century BCE primarily speak, which lacked understanding of the religious texts?
What language did the common people in the 6th century BCE primarily speak, which lacked understanding of the religious texts?
What societal change contributed to people questioning traditional Vedic practices?
What societal change contributed to people questioning traditional Vedic practices?
What was the role of brahmins in the context of Hindu rituals?
What was the role of brahmins in the context of Hindu rituals?
Which of the following best explains why the caste system was seen as a problem by certain groups during this period?
Which of the following best explains why the caste system was seen as a problem by certain groups during this period?
Why were the rituals that required sacrifices particularly unpopular among farmers?
Why were the rituals that required sacrifices particularly unpopular among farmers?
What distinguishes Mahayana Buddhists from Hinayana Buddhists?
What distinguishes Mahayana Buddhists from Hinayana Buddhists?
What role did the Sangha play in Buddhism?
What role did the Sangha play in Buddhism?
What are stupas primarily used for?
What are stupas primarily used for?
Which king was a notable patron of Buddhism during its spread?
Which king was a notable patron of Buddhism during its spread?
What is the main focus of the Jataka Tales?
What is the main focus of the Jataka Tales?
What is a key difference between Jainism and Buddhism?
What is a key difference between Jainism and Buddhism?
Why did Buddhism decline in many parts of India?
Why did Buddhism decline in many parts of India?
What is the significance of ahimsa in both Jainism and Buddhism?
What is the significance of ahimsa in both Jainism and Buddhism?
What were Buddhist monasteries known for besides serving as places for living monks?
What were Buddhist monasteries known for besides serving as places for living monks?
What is the Tripitaka?
What is the Tripitaka?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Buddhism?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Buddhism?
Which region saw the spread of Buddhism primarily due to Kanishka?
Which region saw the spread of Buddhism primarily due to Kanishka?
What does the term 'Mahavira' mean in the context of Jainism?
What does the term 'Mahavira' mean in the context of Jainism?
How did Mahatma Gandhi view ahimsa?
How did Mahatma Gandhi view ahimsa?
Which teaching is central to both Jainism and Buddhism?
Which teaching is central to both Jainism and Buddhism?
What commonality exists between Buddhism and Jainism?
What commonality exists between Buddhism and Jainism?
In which century did Vardhamana Mahavira live?
In which century did Vardhamana Mahavira live?
What are the three jewels or triratnas in Jainism?
What are the three jewels or triratnas in Jainism?
What were the two main sects that emerged in Jainism after Mahavira?
What were the two main sects that emerged in Jainism after Mahavira?
Which language did Mahavira use to preach his teachings?
Which language did Mahavira use to preach his teachings?
Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment?
Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment?
Which of the following statements about the Buddha's teachings is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the Buddha's teachings is incorrect?
What is the significance of the Bodhi tree in Buddhism?
What is the significance of the Bodhi tree in Buddhism?
What lifestyle did Siddhartha Gautama initially adopt to seek enlightenment?
What lifestyle did Siddhartha Gautama initially adopt to seek enlightenment?
What does 'moksha' represent in Jainism?
What does 'moksha' represent in Jainism?
What did the Buddha advocate as the path to overcome suffering?
What did the Buddha advocate as the path to overcome suffering?
How did Mahavira's view on religious rituals differ from traditional practices?
How did Mahavira's view on religious rituals differ from traditional practices?
What aspect of Mahavira's teachings attracted many followers?
What aspect of Mahavira's teachings attracted many followers?
What was the ultimate effect of Buddha's encounter with Angulimala?
What was the ultimate effect of Buddha's encounter with Angulimala?
What was the significant contribution of Sanghamitra in spreading Buddhism?
What was the significant contribution of Sanghamitra in spreading Buddhism?
Which aspect of the story of Angulimala highlights the essence of Buddha's teachings?
Which aspect of the story of Angulimala highlights the essence of Buddha's teachings?
How did the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya continue to exist despite the original tree's demise?
How did the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya continue to exist despite the original tree's demise?
What motivated Angulimala to resort to killing in the first place?
What motivated Angulimala to resort to killing in the first place?
Which factor contributed to the resentment of the kshatriyas toward the brahmins during the 6th century BCE?
Which factor contributed to the resentment of the kshatriyas toward the brahmins during the 6th century BCE?
What was one major implication of the rigid caste system during the 6th century BCE?
What was one major implication of the rigid caste system during the 6th century BCE?
Why did common people demand a simpler religion during the 6th century BCE?
Why did common people demand a simpler religion during the 6th century BCE?
How did the demand for simpler religious practices affect the Vedic religion in the 6th century BCE?
How did the demand for simpler religious practices affect the Vedic religion in the 6th century BCE?
Which aspect of the religious rituals in Hinduism contributed to their unpopularity among the common people?
Which aspect of the religious rituals in Hinduism contributed to their unpopularity among the common people?
What was a significant motivation behind the questioning of traditional Vedic practices during the 6th century BCE?
What was a significant motivation behind the questioning of traditional Vedic practices during the 6th century BCE?
What role did the language of religious texts play in the discontent of the common people?
What role did the language of religious texts play in the discontent of the common people?
Which statement best describes the general attitude towards brahmins by the vaishyas during the 6th century BCE?
Which statement best describes the general attitude towards brahmins by the vaishyas during the 6th century BCE?
What practice did Mahavira emphasize as a central tenet of Jainism?
What practice did Mahavira emphasize as a central tenet of Jainism?
Which of the following best describes the main difference between the Digambaras and the Svetambaras sects?
Which of the following best describes the main difference between the Digambaras and the Svetambaras sects?
What were the three jewels or 'triratnas' emphasized in Jainism for achieving liberation?
What were the three jewels or 'triratnas' emphasized in Jainism for achieving liberation?
What is the ultimate goal of life according to Mahavira's teachings?
What is the ultimate goal of life according to Mahavira's teachings?
What was a significant action taken by Siddhartha Gautama that marked his transformation into the Buddha?
What was a significant action taken by Siddhartha Gautama that marked his transformation into the Buddha?
Which principle reflects the Buddha’s approach to the extremes of life?
Which principle reflects the Buddha’s approach to the extremes of life?
What was one reason Mahavira's message gained popularity among common people?
What was one reason Mahavira's message gained popularity among common people?
Which of the following teachings is central to both Jainism and Buddhism?
Which of the following teachings is central to both Jainism and Buddhism?
What language did the Buddha primarily use to communicate his teachings to the people?
What language did the Buddha primarily use to communicate his teachings to the people?
What concept did the Buddha reject in his teachings?
What concept did the Buddha reject in his teachings?
Which aspect of Mahavira's life contributed to his status as a significant religious figure?
Which aspect of Mahavira's life contributed to his status as a significant religious figure?
What did the four sights witnessed by Siddhartha Gautama inspire him to do?
What did the four sights witnessed by Siddhartha Gautama inspire him to do?
What does nirvana represent in Buddhist teachings?
What does nirvana represent in Buddhist teachings?
What was the lifespan of Mahavira as per the traditions of Jainism?
What was the lifespan of Mahavira as per the traditions of Jainism?
What is the primary belief that distinguishes Hinayana Buddhists from Mahayana Buddhists?
What is the primary belief that distinguishes Hinayana Buddhists from Mahayana Buddhists?
Which emperor played a crucial role in the promotion of Buddhism during the 3rd century BCE?
Which emperor played a crucial role in the promotion of Buddhism during the 3rd century BCE?
What is the collective term for the three books that make up the Tripitaka?
What is the collective term for the three books that make up the Tripitaka?
What were stupas primarily used for in Buddhism?
What were stupas primarily used for in Buddhism?
What is a key concept that Jainism upholds that Buddhism does not?
What is a key concept that Jainism upholds that Buddhism does not?
Which societal factor contributed to the decline of Buddhism in India?
Which societal factor contributed to the decline of Buddhism in India?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the Sangha in Buddhism?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the Sangha in Buddhism?
What major cultural impact did Buddhism have on regions outside India?
What major cultural impact did Buddhism have on regions outside India?
What aspect of Buddhism did Mahatma Gandhi emphasize in his beliefs?
What aspect of Buddhism did Mahatma Gandhi emphasize in his beliefs?
Which statement about the relationship between Jainism and Buddhism is accurate?
Which statement about the relationship between Jainism and Buddhism is accurate?
What role did the Bhikshus play in the spread of Buddhism?
What role did the Bhikshus play in the spread of Buddhism?
What is a unique feature of the Jataka Tales?
What is a unique feature of the Jataka Tales?
What critical concept related to conflict resolution is highlighted by the principle of ahimsa?
What critical concept related to conflict resolution is highlighted by the principle of ahimsa?
In what way is the concept of nirvana perceived differently in Buddhism compared to Jainism?
In what way is the concept of nirvana perceived differently in Buddhism compared to Jainism?
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Later Vedic Age
Later Vedic Age
Period marking the emergence of new religious ideas and movements, including Jainism and Buddhism.
Rigid Caste System
Rigid Caste System
Caste system in the 6th century BCE becoming inflexible, creating social unrest.
Brahmins
Brahmins
Primarily priests and teachers, considered supreme in the caste system.
Complex Rituals
Complex Rituals
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Sanskrit Language
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Jainism and Buddhism
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6th Century BCE
6th Century BCE
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Upanishads
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Bodhi Tree
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Angulimala's Transformation
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Sanghamitra's Mission
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Buddha's Compassion
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Angulimala's Quest
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Jainism
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Tirthankara
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Mahavira
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Ahimsa
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Moksha
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Triratnas
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Digambaras
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Svetambaras
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Buddhism
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Siddhartha Gautama
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Four Noble Truths
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Eightfold Path
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Nirvana
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Middle Path
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Prakrit
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Mahayana Buddhism
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Hinayana Buddhism
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Bhikshus
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Sangha
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Four Noble Truths
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Nirvana
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Stupas
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Tripitakas
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Ashoka
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Kanishka
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Ahimsa
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Jataka Tales
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Decline of Buddhism in India
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Monasteries
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Growth of New Religions (6th Century BCE)
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Rigid Caste System
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Complex Rituals
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Sanskrit Language
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Jainism
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Buddhism
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Ahimsa
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Four Noble Truths
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Bodhi Tree Replacement
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Angulimala's Transformation
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Bhikshus
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Sanghamitra's Mission
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Buddha's Compassion
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Angulimala's Quest
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Four Noble Truths
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Stupas
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Ashoka
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Decline of Buddhism in India
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Ahimsa
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Jataka Tales
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Growth of New Religions (6th Century BCE)
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Middle Path
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Tirthankara
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Mahavira
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Moksha
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Triratnas
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Digambaras
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Siddhartha Gautama
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Four Noble Truths
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