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Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year, teaching people. As time went on, many supporters of the bhikkhus and bhikkhunis, and they themselves, felt the need for more permanent shelters. Hence, monasteries were built. 

What were these monasteries also known as? 

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Important Questions on New Questions and Ideas

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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 5
Locate the historical site of Nalanda on an outline map, considering its significance as an ancient centre of learning and its impact on the cultural and educational landscape of the region.
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 6
In the realm of linguistics and ancient Indian scholarship, how do you elaborate on the multifaceted and enduring contributions of Panini?
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 7
Elucidate on the life of the 24th Tirthankara, the final spiritual teacher in Jainism, highlighting the key aspects of his life and teachings within the Jain tradition.
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 8

Both the Mahavira and the Buddha felt that only those who left their homes could gain true knowledge. They arranged for them to stay together in the Sangha, an association of those who left their homes.

Write a short note on the Sangha.

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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 11
Why do you think Anagha's mother wanted her to know the story of the Buddha?
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 13
Why did Buddhism and Jainism become popular?
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 15
Do you think it would have been easy for slaves to join the Sangha? Give reasons for your answer.
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VI>Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas>Exercise 1>Q 18
Why do you think the term Jina was used for Mahavira?