A5. Rise of Jainism And Buddhism Flashcards

1
Q

In which of the following states
was Lord Mahavira born

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Bihar in 6th century BCE

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2
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The __________ is a Jain text
containing the biographies of the Jain Tirthankaras, most notably
Parshvanath and Mahavira

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Kalpa Sutra

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3
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According to the Jain Philosophy,
the term ‘Jina’ means

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Conquerer

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4
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Name the holy city recognized
as the birthplace of the first and fourth Jain Tirthankaras

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Ayodhya
first (Risabhdev)
Fourth (Abhinandannath)

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5
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is famous for outstanding specimens of Buddhirt art and architecture , belonging to the
period between the third century B.C. and the 12th century A.D

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Sanchi

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6
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One of the prominent Buddhist
structures in India at Sarnath was constructed by the great Mauryan king, Ashoka was

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Dhamekh Stupa

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7
Q

the concept of ‘The Four Noble
Truths’ belongs to which of the
following religions

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Buddhidm
- Dukkha (suffering)
- Samudāya (the origin of suffering)
- Nirodha (the cessation of suffering)
- Magga (the path to end suffering)

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8
Q

Which of the following sites is
associated with the birth of Gautama Budhha

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Lumbini

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9
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What were Chaitya and Viharas

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Chaityas were the place of worship in Buddhism
Viharas were dwelling places of
monks.

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10
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Lomas Rishi Cave, constructed for Buddhist monks is located in which state

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also called the Grotto of Lomas Rishi, is one of the man-made Barabar Caves in the Barabar and Nagarjuni hills of Jehanabad district in the Indian state of Bihar

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11
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Which Mauryan ruler became a
follower of Buddhism

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Ashoka

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12
Q

Which historical site is located
in Jogad in Odisha

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Ashoka’s rock inscription

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13
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The ‘Gandhara’ School of Art was influenced by the art from which of the following European countrie

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Greece

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14
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A square railing around the mount of dirt, at the very top of the stupa is known as

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Harmika

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15
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Bharhut Stupa site is located in

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Satna district of Madhya Pradesh
The most famous donor for the Bharhut stupa was King Dhanabhuti

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16
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1st Buddhist Council

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Location - Rajgriha (capital of Magadh)
King - Ajatashatru
President - Mahakashyap
Two boooks were wriiten:
- Suttapitaka - Teachings of buddha by Ananda
- Vinaypitaka - rules and regulations for buddhist monks by Upali

17
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2nd Buddhist Council

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Location - Vaishali
King - Kalashoka
President - Sabakami
Buddhist were divided into two parts:
- Sthaviravadins - Happy with buddha’s teaching and want nothing new
- Mahasanghika - Happy with buddha’s teaching but they want to add some to it

18
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3rd Buddhist Council

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Location - Patliputra
King - Ashoka
President - Moggaliputta Tissa
- Abhidhamma Pitaka (book) was written containing detailed teachings of budda
- Kathavatthu is a chapter which was added later to it
- Sthaviravadins strengthens themselves

19
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4th buddist council

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Location - Kashmir
King - Kanishka
President - Vashumitra
All three books called Triptaka compiled and written in Pali language