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1.
_____________ were built over the remains of Buddha’s body.
2.
_____________ was the founder of Buddhism.
3.
The doctrine of Mahavira is called _____________.
4.
A state of freedom from suffering and rebirth is called as Nirvana
5.
Buddha had on faith in caste system
6.
Viharas are temples.
7.
Gautama Swami compiled the teachings of Mahavira.
8.
Buddha believed in Karma.
9.
What is Karma?
10.
What is meant by middle path?
11.
Name the female jain monk mentioned in Silapathikaram.
12.
Write a note on Buddhist Sangha.
13.
What does Jina mean?
14.
What are the Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism?
15.
Write any three differences between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?
16.
What are the five important rules of conduct in Jainism?
17.
The intellectual and spiritual development in India, historian Will Durant has rightly called it_________
the shower of stars
to sacrificial rit
Tirthankara
18.
The first Tirthankara was_________
Rishabha
Mahavira
buddha
19.
Jainism grounds itself in 24_________
the shower of stars
to sacrificial rites
Tirthankaras
20.
How many Tirthankaras were there in Jainism?
23
24
25
26
21.
Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
Rishabha
Parsava
Vardhamana
Buddha
22.
Bhikshus
23.
Chaitya
24.
Buddha
25.
Mahavira
26.
Circle the odd one:
Parsava, Mahavira, Buddha, Rishaba
27.
All the following statements are true of Siddhartha Gautama except:
a. He is the founder of Hinduism.
b. He was born in Nepal.
c. He attained Nirvana.
d. He was known as Sakyamuni.
28.
What are the unique teachings of Jainism?
29.
Give an account on Svetambaras
30.
Give the Reasons for the Spread of Jainism
31.
Place the following words in the appropriate column.
Words: Jina, Mahayana, Tirthankaras, Stupas Nirvana, Digambara, Tripitakas, Agama
| Jainism | Buddhism |
1.
( )
Stupas
2.
( )
Gautama Buddha
3.
( )
Triratnas
4.
(a)
5.
(b)
6.
(b)
7.
(a)
8.
(a)
9.
The belief that a person's actions in this life determine the quality of his or her later part of the current life and the next incarnation.
10.
It refers to neither indulging in extreme attachment to worldly pleasure nor committing severe penance.
11.
Gownthiyadigal
12.
(i) Buddha laid foundation for a missionary organization called Sangha, meaning 'association' for the propagation of his faith.
(ii) The members were called bhikshus (monks)
(iii) They led a life of austerity.
13.
Jina, which means conquering self and the external world.
14.
Mahavira exhorted the three-fold path for the attainment of moksha and for the liberation from Karma.
They are:
(i) Right Faith
(ii) Right Knowledge
(iii) Right action
15.
| S.No | HINAYANA | MAHAYANA |
| 1. | Did not worship idols or images of Buddha. | Worshiped images of Buddha. |
| 2. | Practiced austerity | Observed elaborate rituals. |
| 3. | Believed that salvation of the individual as its goal. | Believed that salvation of all beings as its |
| 4. | Used Prakrit language. | Used Sanskrit language. |
| 5. | Confined to India. | Spread to Central Asia, Ceylon, Burma, Nepal, Tibet China, Japan, where middle path was accepted. |
16.
Jain code of Conduct:
Mahavira asked his followers to live a virtuous life. In order to live a life filled will sound morals, he preached five major principles to follow.
They are:
(i) Ahimsa - not to injure any living beings.
(ii) Satya - to speak the truth.
(iii) Asteya - not to steal.
(iv) Aparigraha - not to own Property
(v) Brahmacharya - Celibacy.
17.
(a)
the shower of stars
18.
(a)
Rishabha
19.
(c)
Tirthankaras
20.
(b)
24
21.
(a)
Rishabha
22.
monks
23.
Buddhist shrine
24.
Sakya muni
25.
Vardhamana
26.
Mahavira
27.
He is the founder of Hinduism.
28.
Unique Teachings of Jainism
(i) Jainism denies God as the creator of Universe.
(ii) Basic philosophy of Jainism is Ahimsa or "non -Violence'.
(iii) Ultimate aim of Jainism is attaining moksha or ending the cycle of birth - death - rebirth.
(iv) Jains reject the belief in Last judgement, where God, a supreme being, decides who goes to heaven or hell.
(v) Jainism advocates that the goodness or quality of one's life is determined by one's karma.
29.
The Svetambaras are considered progressive.
(i) Monks of Svetambaras sect, wear white robes.
(ii) They are permitted to have Rajoharana (broom with wollen threads), begging bowl and book.
(iii) Svetambaras believe that women are equally capable of achieving liberation as men
30.
Reasons for the Spread of Jainism
The following are the main reasons for the wide acceptance of Jainism in India
(i) Use of people's language.
(ii) Intelligible teachings.
(iii) Support from rulers and traders.
(iv) Perseverance of Jain monks
31.
| Jainism | Buddhism |
| Jina, Tirthankaras, Digambara,Agama | Mahayana, Stupas Nirvana,Tripitakas, |
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