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VI T2 SS L2 H GREAT THINKERS AND NEW FAITHS
UNIT 2
GREAT THINKERS AND NEW FAITHS
EXERCISES
I Choose the correct answer:
1. What is the name of the Buddhist scripture?
a) Angas b) Tripitakas c) Tirukkural d) Naladiyar
Ans: b) Tripitakas
2. Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
a) Rishabha b) Parsava c) Vardhamana d) Buddha
Ans: a) Rishabha
3. How many Tirthankaras were there in Jainism?
a) 23 b) 24 c) 25 d) 26
Ans: b) 24
4. Where was the third Buddhist Council convened?
a. Rajagriha b. Vaishali c. Pataliputra d. Kashmir
Ans: c. Pataliputra
5. Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
a) Lumbini b) Saranath c) Taxila d) Bodh Gaya
Ans: b) Saranath
II Match the Statement with the Reason. Tick the appropriate answer:
1. Statement: A common man could not understand upanishads.
Reason: Upanishads were highly philosophical.
a. Statement and its Reason are correct.
b. Statement is wrong.
c. Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong.
d. Both Statement and Reason are wrong.
Ans: a. Statement and its Reason are correct.
2. Statement: The Jatakas are popular tales.
Reason: Frescoes on the ceilings and walls of Ajanta caves depict the Jataka Tales.
a. Statement and its Reason are correct.
b. Statement is wrong.
c. Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong.
d. Both statement and Reason are wrong.
Ans: a. Statement and its Reason are correct.
3. Find out the correct answer:
Buddha Viharas are used for
1. Education
2. stay of Buddhist monks
3. Pilgrims’ stay
4. Prayer hall
a. 2 is correct
b. 1 and 3 are correct
c. 1, 2, 4 are correct
d. 1 and 4 are correct
Ans: c. 1, 2, 4 are correct
4. Consider the following statements regarding the causes of the origin of Jainism
and Buddhism
I. Sacrificial ceremonies were expensive.
II. Supertitious beliefs and practices confused the common man.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II
Ans: c. Both I & II
5. Which of the following about Jainism is correct?
a. Jainism denies God as the creator of universe.
b. Jainism accepts God as the creator of universe.
c. The basic philosophy of Jainism is idol worship.
d. Jains accept the belief in Last Judgement.
Ans: a. Jainism denies God as the creator of universe.
6. Circle the odd one:
Parsava, Mahavira, Buddha, Rishaba
Ans: Buddha
7. Find out the wrong pair:
a. Ahimsa - not to injure
b. Satya - to speak truth
c. Asteya - not to steal
d. Brahmacharya - married status
Ans: d. Brahmacharya - married status
8. 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.
Ans: a. He is the founder of Hinduism.
III Fill in the blanks:
1. The doctrine of Mahavira is called _____________.
Ans: Triratnas
2. _____________ is a state of freedom from suffering and rebirth.
Ans: Moksha
3. _____________ was the founder of Buddhism.
Ans: Gauthama Buddha
4. Thiruparthikundram, a village in Kanchipuram was once called_________.
Ans: Jinn Ranchi
5. _____________ were built over the remains of Buddha’s body.
Ans: Stupas
IV True or False:
1. Buddha believed in Karma.
Ans: True
2. Buddha had faith in caste system.
Ans: False
3. Gautama Swami compiled the teachings of Mahavira.
Ans: True
4. Viharas are temples.
Ans: False
5. Emperor Ashoka followed Buddhism
Ans: True
V Match the following:
1. Angas - Jain text
2. Mahavira - Vardhamana
3. Buddha - Sakya muni
4. Chaitya - Buddhist shrine
5. Bhikshus - monks
VI Answer in one or two sentences:
1. What are the Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism?
Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism are
„ Right Faith
„ Right Knowledge
„ Right action
2. What are the two sects of Buddhism?
Two sects of Buddhism are
„ HInayana
„ Mahayana
3. What does Jina mean?
The word Jain derives from the Sanskrit word Jina, which means conquering self and the external world.
4. Write any two common features of Buddhism and Jainism.
„ Both Mahavira and Buddha hailed from royal families. Yet they renounced royal privileges and chose to adopt an ascetic life.
„ Admitted disciples from all the castes and from both the genders.
5. Write a note on Buddhist Sangha.
Buddha laid the foundation for a missionary organization called Sangha, meaning ‘association’ for the propagation of his faith. The members were called bhikshus (monks). They led a life of austerity.
6. Name the Chinese traveler who visited Kancheepuram in the seventh century AD(CE).
Hieun Tsang visited Kanchipuram in the seventh century A.D(CE).
7. Name the female jain monk mentioned in Silapathikaram.
„ Female jain monk Gownthiyadigal k blessed the couple Kovalan and Kannagi when they were on their way to Madurai.
VII Answer the following:
1. Name the eight-fold path of Buddhism?
Eight Fold Path of Buddhism are
„ Right view
„ Right Thought
„ Right Speech
„ Right Action
„ Right Livelihood
„ Right Effort
„ Right Knowledge
„ Right Meditation
2. What are the five important rules of conduct in Jainism?
The five important rules of conduct in Jainism are
„ Ahimsa - not to injure any living beings
„ Satya - to speak truth
„ Asteya - not to steal
„ Aparigraha - not to own property
„ Brahmacharya - Celibacy
3. Narrate four noble truths of Buddha?
„ An uncared old man in rags with his bent back.
„ An sick man suffering from an incurable disease.
„ A man’s corpse being carried to the burial ground by weeping relatives.
„ An ascetic
4. Write any three differences between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?
5. Jainism and Buddhism flourished in Sangam period. Give any two evidences for
Each.
Jainism in Sangam period:
„ There is a Samanar Hill or Samanar Malai in Keelakuyilkudi village, 15 km away from Madurai. The images of Tirthankaras created by Jain monks are found in the hill. It is a protected monument of Archaeological Survey of India.
„ There is a reference to Aravor Palli, place of living for Jain monks, in Manimegalai.
Buddhism in Sangam period:
„ Manimekalai, one of the epics of the post-Sangam age is a Buddhist literature.
„ Hieun Tsang who visited Kanchipuram in the seventh century A.D(CE). noticed the presence of a 100 feet stupa built by Ashoka there.
VIII HOTS:
1. Karma – a person’s action. Name any 10 good actions (deeds).
Write on your own.
