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What according to Zoroaster is the great object of religion, state or society?

  1. Freedom

  2. Justice

  3. Morality

  4. Equality
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zoroaster taught that the great object of religion, state or society is the cultivation of morality. The highest religious conception is purity of thought, word and deed. 

He asserted that Ahura Mazda has seven qualities:
(1) light; 
(2) good mind; 
(3) right; 
(4) dominion; 
(5) piety; 
(6) well-being; and 
(7) immortality.

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How many books did Confucius author?

  1. Five

  2. Six

  3. Ten

  4. Three
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A Correct answer
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Confucius was born in the Shantung province of China in 551 BCE. He studied history, poetry, philosophy and music. He is the author of five important works

  • The Book of Records

  • The Book of Odes

  • The Book of Changes

  • The Spring and Autumn Annals and

  • The Book of History

They laid down the systems of morals and social behaviour for individuals and communities. Hence Confucianism should be characterised as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than as a religion.

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Why did Lao-Tse leave China?

  1. In pursuit of a spiritual life.

  2. He was disgusted with the prevailing corruption of his time.

  3. He was expatriated.

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Lao-Tse was disgusted with the intrigues of politicians and the prevailing corruption of his time. So he left China to live in a peaceful abode. 
  • His book Tao Teh Ching is a guide to the conduct of life. It is written in two parts and runs to about 5000 words.

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According to Confucius, what are the traits of the superior man? 

  1. Intelligence

  2. Scholar

  3. Exemplary character

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Confucius said that wisdom grows from the family and that the foundation of society is the disciplined individual in an orderly family. The superior man, according to him, is not merely intelligent or scholarly, but his character should be exemplary. The superior man of Confucius possesses three virtues: intelligence, courage and goodwill.

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What is meant by Ahura Mazda?

  1. The Lord of Light

  2. The Lord of Sound

  3. The Lord of Soul

  4. None of the above
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Ahura Mazda in Persian means the Lord of Light.

Zoroaster of Persia is the founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroaster was pained to find his people worshipping primitive deities. He revolted against it and proclaimed to the world that there is one god, Ahura Mazda (the Lord of Light).

The holy book of Zoroastrians is Zend Avesta. It is a collection of sacred literature of different epochs, containing religious hymns, invocations, prayers, confessions, laws, myths and sacred reminiscences.

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Which one of the four Vedas makes a clear reference to Rishabha and Arsishtanami, the Jaina tirthankaras?

  1. Rig Veda

  2. Sama Veda

  3. Yajur Veda

  4. Atharva Veda
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Rig Veda makes a clear reference to Rishabha and Arsishtanami , the Jaina tirthankaras. Rishabha , the first tirthankar of Jainism , is known to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is mentioned in the Bhagavat Purana and the Rig Veda and Arishtanemi also called Neminatha the 22nd of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism a traditional religion of India.While the last two Tirthanakaras may be considered historical personages. Arishtanemi is a legendary figure. Said to have lived 84,000 years before the coming of the next Tirthankara.

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Why did Zoroastrianism cease to exist in its place of origin?

  1. Muslim conquest

  2. Spread of Christianity

  3. Migration of Jews

  4. None of the above
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Zoroastrianism ceased to exist in its place of origin, as in the wake of the Muslim conquest of Persia (Iran), many of the Zoroastrian families fled to different countries, including India between the eighth century and tenth century CE. With their dwindling numbers and in the face of coercive measures adopted by the Arabs to push through their new faith, as well as the incidents of destruction of fire temples and killing of priests, Zoroastrianism went into a decline.

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Chinese leader Kublai Khan was known for all of the following, except _______.

  1. Introducing Buddhism to China

  2. Completing the Mongol conquest of China

  3. Establishing a capital city in Beijing

  4. Serving as host and benefactor to Marco Polo

  5. Launching unsuccessful invasions of Japan
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Buddhism in China was introduced by Indian Monks in ca. 150 CE during Han Dynasty. Kublai Khan was the first Mongolian emperor who promoted it in China.  Though the successors practiced Shamanism which was widely popular in northern Europe and Siberia.  

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When Vardhaman Mahavira was born?

  1. 640 B.C.

  2. 540 B.C.

  3. 540 A.D.

  4. 640 A.D.
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B Correct answer
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Vardhaman Mahavira was born in 540 BC in Kundagrama near Vaishali, capital of Videha. He had an aristocratic Kshatriya background, his father Siddhartha being the Chief of Jnatri clan and mother Trishala the sister of the Videha king. 

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Who was the first Tirthankara in Jainism?

  1. Parswanatha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Jina Sena

  4. Rishabhdev
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Tirthankara, in Jainism, is a saviour who has succeeded in crossing over life’s stream of rebirths and has made a path for others to follow. According to Jain belief, each cosmic age produces its own group of 24 Tirthankaras. The first tirthankara in this present time cycle was Rishabhanatha. He attained moksha on Mount Kailas in the Himalayas,