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Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
Mahavira was the prince of the _____________.

  1. Lichchhavis

  2. Lumbini

  3. Kusinara

  4. Magadha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavira was originally born as Vardhamana in northeast India in 599 BCE (that's the traditional date but some modern scholars prefer 540 BCE, or even later).

 He was a prince, the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala, who were members of the kshatriya (warrior) caste of Lichchhavis.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Jainism was founded by __________.

  1. Mahavira

  2. Buddha

  3. Zoroaster

  4. Tao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jainism was founded by Lord Mahavira. He was 24th Jain Tirthankara. He is also known as Vardhamana. He was the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. He was born at Kundgram in Vaishali. The principle of ahimsa (non-violence) is a fundamental belief of Jainism.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

State whether the sentence is true(T) or false(F).
Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year and taught people.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavira lived from 599 BCE to 527 BCE, whereas Gautama Buddha lived from 480 BCE to 400 BCE. Going by these years, Mahavira had attained salvation 47 years before Gautama Buddha was even born  this unequivocally avows that they never met Siddhartha attained Buddhahood at the age of 35.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Which of the following kings of ancient India were patrons of Jainism?
1. Srenika Bimbisara
2. Chandragupta Maurya
3. Kharavela

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1 and 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya and King Kharavela of Kalinga were both well-known patrons of Jainism. Srenika Bimbisara was a patron of Buddhism.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Which one of the following hills is/are sacred to the Jainas?
1. Satrunjauyagiri
2. Urjayantogiri
3. Arbudagiri
4. Chandragiri

  1. 1 only

  2. 1, 2, 3, and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 2 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Satrunjayagiri (Palitana) and Arbudagiri (Mount Abu) are famous sacred sites for Jains. Urjayantogiri (Girnar) is also sacred, but based on the options provided, C is the most standard pairing.