Question 1

What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?

Accepted Answer

Following are the main teachings of the Mahavira:People, who wish to know the truth, must leave their home.The truth seeker must follow the rules of ahimsa. The rule of ahimsa means not hurting or killing any living being. Life is dear to all living beings.

Question 2

Which of the following was/were cause/s for rise of Jainism and Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

There were various causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism:  Religious factors - complex and expensive vedic rituals, Upanishads being highly philosophical in nature etc  Social factors - rigidity of caste system, domination of priestly class etc  Economic factors - rise of trade and therefore, growing economic domination of Vaishyas, sacrifice of animals leading to depletion of cattle wealth etc

Question 3

Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.

Accepted Answer

Gautam Buddha preached about life being full of suffering and unhappiness. He spoke of 'tanha' the desire to have more. He taught about 'Karma' our actions which affect us in the current life and also in the later lives. He taught people to be kind and to respect the lives of others. He used the language of the ordinary people, Prakrit, to talk to them.

Question 4

The founder of Jainism was ____.

Accepted Answer

Rishabhadeva was the propounder of the Jainism. He was the first Tirthankara of Jains.

Question 5

.Describe Buddha's life in brief.

Accepted Answer

Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama in a small 'gana' and was a kshatriya. At an early age, he left the comforts of home and went in search of knowledge. He wandered for several years, and met and discussed with other contemporary thinkers. He meditated for several days under a 'peepal tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Here, after meditation, he attained enlightenment. This gave him the name 'Buddha' (the Enlightened One). He went to Sarnath and taught people. He travelled and preached for the rest of his life. He spoke of 'Tanha', 'Karma', etc. He died at Kushinagar.

Question 6

Find out more about men and women who renounce the world today. Where do they live, what kinds of clothes do they wear, what do they eat? Why do they renounce the world?

Accepted Answer

Mother Teresa was one such lady who gave up worldly pleasures and decided to serve humanity. She had become a nun at very early age. The sufferings of the people, especially the people affected by leprosy, made her serve  humanity. She started many homes, where the sick, old and infants were looked after. She wore simple clothes, a white cotton Saree with a blue border and ate the same food as other.

Question 7

Where was Mahavira born?

Accepted Answer

Vardhamana Mahavira was born at Kundagrama near Vaishali in Bihar. His father, Siddharth was the head of &#34;Jantrika clan&#34; of Kshatriyas. His mother, Trishala belonged to Lichchhavi tribe. After getting true knowledge, he came to be known as the master of &#34;Kevalajana&#34;. He was 24th Tirthankara of Jain religion. He died at Pawapuri in Bihar.

Question 8

Short Answer Type Question.Write a short note on the Buddha's teachings.

Accepted Answer

The Buddha said that life is full of suffering and unhappiness. He said that its cause lies in our unfulfilled desires and dissatisfaction. He called this tanha or thirst. He suggested moderation in everything as a solution. He told people to be kind and to respect each and every life. He believed that the results of our actions (called karma), whether good or bad, affect us both in this life and the next.

Question 9

At which place Mahavira got Kaivalya?

Accepted Answer

Mahavira Jain left his home at the age of 30 and wandered for 12 years before finally attaining Kaivalya (Enlightenment) at Jimbhikagrama, on the banks of Rijupalika river.

Question 10

The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

Accepted Answer

The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

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Jainism

What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?

Which of the following was/were cause/s for rise of Jainism and Buddhism?

Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.

The founder of Jainism was ____.

Long Answer Type Question.
Describe Buddha's life in brief.

Find out more about men and women who renounce the world today. Where do they live, what kinds of clothes do they wear, what do they eat? Why do they renounce the world?

Where was Mahavira born?

Short Answer Type Question.
Write a short note on the Buddha's teachings.

At which place Mahavira got Kaivalya?

The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

Revise with Concepts

Buddhism (Basic)

Jainism (Basic)

Quick Summary With Stories

The Story of the Buddha

Jainism

What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?

Which of the following was/were cause/s for rise of Jainism and Buddhism?

Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.

The founder of Jainism was ____.

Long Answer Type Question.Describe Buddha's life in brief.

Find out more about men and women who renounce the world today. Where do they live, what kinds of clothes do they wear, what do they eat? Why do they renounce the world?

Where was Mahavira born?

Short Answer Type Question.Write a short note on the Buddha's teachings.

At which place Mahavira got Kaivalya?

The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

Long Answer Type Question.
Describe Buddha's life in brief.

Short Answer Type Question.
Write a short note on the Buddha's teachings.