Jainism, Buddhism and Mauryan Empire

Question 1

What are the other names for Gautam Buddha?

Answer 1

Siddhartha
Sakyamuni
Tathagata

Question 2

When and where was Gautam Buddha born?

Answer 2

563 BC
Lumbini, Nepal

Question 3

What clan was Gautam Buddha born in?

Answer 3

Shakya Kshatriya Clan

Question 4

What were the 3 Triratnas (3 Pillars) of Buddhism?

Answer 4

Buddha - The Founder
Dhamma - His Teachings
Sangha - Order of Buddhist Monks and Nuns

Question 5

Buddhism was divided into which 2 main sects?

Answer 5

Hinayana
Mahayana

Question 6

At what place and Under which king was the First Buddhist council setup?

Answer 6

In Rajgriha by King Ajatshatru

Question 7

At what place and Under which king was the Second Buddhist council setup?

Answer 7

In Vaishali by King Kalashoka

Question 8

At what place and Under which king was the Third Buddhist council setup?

Answer 8

In Patliputra by King Ashoka

Question 9

At what place and Under which king was the Fourth Buddhist council setup?

Answer 9

In Kundalvana by Kanishka

Question 10

Who was the Founder of Jainism?

Answer 10

Rishabhadeva

Question 11

What is the Emblem of Jainism?

Answer 11

Bull

Question 12

Where was Rishabhadeva born?

Answer 12

Ayodhya

Question 13

How many Tirthankara (great teachers) of Jainism were there?

Answer 13

24

Question 14

Who was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism?

Answer 14

Parshavanath

Question 15

Who was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?

Answer 15

Vardhamana Mahavira

Question 16

What are the 5 Doctrines of Jainism?

Answer 16

• Ahimsa (No Violence)
• Asteya (No Stealing)
• Aparigraha (No Acquiring Property)
• Satya (No Lies)
• Brahmacharya (Observe Continence)

Question 17

At what place and Under which king was the First Jain council setup?

Answer 17

Patliputra, by King Sthulbhadra

Question 18

At what place and Under which king was the Second Jain council setup?

Answer 18

Vallabhi, by King Kshamasramana

Question 19

What is the Dynasty timeline of ruling over Magadha Empire?

Answer 19

Haryanka -> Shishuna -> Nanda -> Mauryan -> Shunga

Question 20

Name the 3 known rulers of Haryanka Dynasty in order?

Answer 20

Bimbisara -> Ajatshatru -> Udayin

Question 21

Name the 2 known rulers of Shishuna Dynasty in order?

Answer 21

Shishunaga -> Kala Ashoka

Question 22

Name the 4 known rulers of Nanda Dynasty in order?

Answer 22

Ugra Sen -> Panduka -> Kaivarta -> Dhana Nanda

Question 23

Name the 4 known rulers of Mauryan Dynasty in order?

Answer 23

Chandragupta Maurya -> Bindusara -> Ashoka -> Brihadratta

Question 24

Name the 4 known rulers of Shunga Dynasty in order?

Answer 24

Pushyamitra -> Agnimitra -> Vasumitra -> Devabhuti

Question 25

Which king overthrew Nanda dynasty with the help of Chanakya?

Answer 25

Chandragupta Maurya

Question 26

Which king was known as “Sandrocottus” by Greek Scholars?

Answer 26

Chandragupta Maurya

Question 27

Who wrote Mudrarakshasa? What are the contents?

Answer 27

Written by Vishakhadatta, describing Chanakya’s plots again Chandra Gupta Maurya’s Enemies

Question 28

Who was known as Amitraghata?

Answer 28

Bindusara

Question 29

Who was known as Devanampriya?

Answer 29

Ashoka

Question 30

Who deciphered the Brahmi scripts of Ashokan Edicts?

Answer 30

James Princep

Question 31

Which war converted Ashoka to Buddhism?

Answer 31

Kalinga war

Question 32

Kalinga war is mentioned in which Ashokan Edict?

Answer 32

13th Major Rock Edict

Question 33

Ashoka converted to Buddhism under which monk?

Answer 33

Upagupta

Question 34

Which king built Sanchi Stupa?

Answer 34

Ashoka