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The document contains 35 practice questions related to key concepts in Buddhism and Jainism. The questions cover topics like the lives of Buddha and Mahavira, their core teachings, and the origins and structure of sanghas. Specific questions ask about bhikkhus and bhikkhunis, the Avesta scriptures, ashramas, and figures like Satyakama Jabala and Gargi.

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New Questions and Ideas

The document contains 35 practice questions related to key concepts in Buddhism and Jainism. The questions cover topics like the lives of Buddha and Mahavira, their core teachings, and the origins and structure of sanghas. Specific questions ask about bhikkhus and bhikkhunis, the Avesta scriptures, ashramas, and figures like Satyakama Jabala and Gargi.

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NEW QUESTIONS AND IDEAS

Practice questions

Q1. In the question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose
the correct option out of the choices given below the question.

Assertion (A): Men and women who joined the sangha were called bhikkhus and bhikkhunis respectively.
Reason (R): They went to cities and villages.

a. Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
b. Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not correct explanation of assertion (A).
c. Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
d. Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.

Q2. Highlight any one similarity between the methods of teaching adopted by Buddha and Mahavira.
Q3. To which Gana and Varna did Buddha belong?
Q4. Over a hundred years, Jainism spread to different parts of North India, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and
Karnataka. The teachings of Mahavira and his followers were transferred orally for several centuries.
They were written down in the form in which they are presently available at a place called Valabhi, in
Gujarat, about 1500 years ago.
a) How did the teachings of Mahavira get passed from one place to another for several years?
b) Where can we find the teachings of Mahavira today?
Q5. According to Buddha, what causes suffering and unhappiness in life and how can we remove it?
Q6. ‘Followers of Mahavira led different lives Justify.
Q7. In the question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose
the correct option out of the choices given below the question.
Assertion (A): Only Brahmins understood the teachings of Mahavira and Buddha.
Reason (R): Buddha and Mahavira used the Prakrit language in teaching their lessons.
 Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
 Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
 Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
 Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Q8. Gautama Buddha left his home in search of: ______________________.


Q9. Identify the group of people who found it difficult to follow the rules of Jainism. Why?
Q10. Supporters of Jain and Buddhist monks built temporary shelters in gardens or lived in natural caves.
Give reasons.
Q11. Mention any three major milestones of Gautama Buddha’s life.
Q12. Who all were a part of Sanghas?
Q13. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: “Around the time when Jainism
and Buddhism were becoming popular, brahmins developed the system of ashramas. Here, the word
ashrama does not mean a place where people live and meditate. It is used instead for a stage of life. Four
ashramas were recognised: brahmacharya, grihastha, vanaprastha and samnyasa.”
1. When did the system of ashramas develop?
2. What does the word ashrama mean?
3. How many ashramas were there? Name them.
Q14. What is the meaning of Upanishad?
Q15. Explain the terms atman and Brahman.
Q16. Where did the Buddha pass away?
Q17. Who was Satyakama Jabala?
Q18. What were the teachings of Mahavira?
Q19. Who were Jainas and how did they lead their life?
Q20. Who supported Jainism?
Q21. Who developed the system of ashramas?
Q22. Who developed the ideas of the Upanishads in later times?
Q23. What were the teachings of Buddha?
Q24. Why farmers did not support Jainism?
Q25. What was the common theme on which Mahavira and Buddha shared the same view?
Q26. Who were bhikkhus and bhikkhunis?
Q27. How was the quarrel within the sangha settled?
Q28. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: “Zoroaster was an Iranian
prophet. His teachings are contained in a book called the Avesta. The language of the Avesta, and the
practices described in it are very similar to those of the Vedas. The basic teachings of Zoroaster are
contained in the maxim “Good thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds.” Here is a verse from the Zend
Avesta: “Lord, grant strength and the rule of truth and good thinking, by means of which one shall create
peace and tranquillity.”

 Who was Zoroaster?


 Whose teachings are contained in the Avesta?
 How is Avesta similar to the Vedas?
 How according to Zoroaster, can one create peace and tranquility?

Q29. Answer the following questions related to the picture:

1. Who lived in these shelters?


2. In which season were these caves used the most and Why?
3. Where is this cave situated in present day?

Q30. What was the language in which Buddha taught and why?
Q31. Where did Buddha give his sermon for the first time?
Q32. Write a note on the work of Panini.
Q33. What was the name of the book in which the rules of the Buddhist sangha were written down?
Q34. What does Vinaya Pitaka say about the Buddhist sangha?
Q35. Who were the people who chose to join the Sanghas?
Q36. Satyakama was accepted as a student by ______________.
Q37. Gargi was famous for _____.
Q38. Satyakama Jabala was named after his mother, the slave woman _____.

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