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Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Who was the foster Mother of Gautama Buddha?

  1. Amrapali

  2. Subadra

  3. Gautami

  4. Sujata
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Buddha, whose original name was Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism. He was born to Suddhodana and Mahamaya in Lumbini in the Shakya clan and thought to have lived in India from 563 B.C. to 483 B.C. Manahmaya's sister Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī was the foster mother of Buddha.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

What was the name of the horse of Gautama Buddha?

  1. Chenna

  2. Kanthaka

  3. Mahira

  4. Rajak
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Buddha, whose original name was Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism. He was born in Lumbini into the Shakya clan and thought to have lived in India from 563 B.C. to 483 B.C. Kanthaka was the horse who accompanied Siddhartha in all important expeditions. He was the horse pulling the chariot when Channa, the charioteer was explaining the four sights of an elderly man, a sick person, a dead person and an ascetic to Siddhartha.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Who was the mother of Mahavira?

  1. Trisala

  2. Mahamaya

  3. Yasoda

  4. Amrapali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Trishala was the mother of Mahavira and the most recent of the Tirthankaras of Jainisma. Trishala, like the mother of the Buddha, was a member of the Kshatriya caste. According to Jain tradition, Trishala lived some 2,500 years ago and, like the mothers of all 24 Tirthankaras, had a series of 14 auspicious dreams during pregnancy that revealed her son’s exalted status.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

When Parsees came to India?

  1. 6th Century

  2. 7th Century

  3. 8th Century

  4. 9th Century
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Parsees came to India from the Pars or Fars province of Iran. Therefore, they are known as Parsees. It is mostly believed that they first came to Gujarat in the eighth century CE.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

The people came from Pars or Fars province are known as?

  1. Christian

  2. Parsees

  3. Buddhist

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Parsees came to India from the Pars or Fars province of Iran. Therefore, they are known as Parsees. It is mostly believed that they first came to Gujarat in the eighth century CE.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Which of the following are the main principle of Parsi religion?

  1. Good thoughts

  2. Good words

  3. Good deeds

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Zarathushtra or Zoroaster was the founder of Parse religion. 'Ahur Mazda' is the name of their God. The elements of fire and water are very important in their religion. The sacred fire burns in the temples which are known as Agyaris. At the core of Parsee thinking are three main principles of conduct, namely, good thoughts, good words and good deeds.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Bahubali was also known as  __________.

  1. Padmaprabha

  2. Mahishmati

  3. Sumatinatha

  4. Gomateshwara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bahubali was also called as Gomateshwara. He is a well-known figure in Jainism. He was the son of Adinath, the son of Tirthankara. The statue of Gomateswara at Sravanabelagola in Karnataka is dedicated to him.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Who was the founder of Parsi/Parse religion?

  1. Jesus Christ

  2. Gautam Buddha

  3. Zarathushtra

  4. Muhammad
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zarathushtra or Zoroaster was the founder of Parse religion. 'Ahur Mazda' is the name of their God. The elements of fire and water are very important in their religion. The sacred fire burns in the temples which are known as Agyaris.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by ____.

  1. Sudras

  2. Kshatriya Princes

  3. Vaisyas

  4. Brahmins
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by Prince Siddhartha and Prince Vardhman later on known as Buddha and Mahavira Swami respectively. Both were Kshatriya Princes. They both started a new religious ideology which doesn't believe in the varna system and other superstitions. Buddha belonged to Sakya clan in Lumbini. Mahavira Swami's father Siddhartha was the chief of Kshatriya clan.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Who wrote the book Tao Teh Ching?

  1. Mao

  2. Tao

  3. Lao-Tse

  4. Confucius
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The famous book Tao Teh Ching was composed by Lao-Tse. It is a classical text in Chinese composed in 6th century BC. It deals with both philosophical and religious Taoism. It influenced both Confucianism and Buddhism. Its influence has spread widely outside East Asia. It is among the most translated works in the World literature.