Buddism and Jainism
Buddism and Jainism: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Sects in Jainism, Buddhism, Teachings of Mahaveera, Jain Councils, Buddhist Literature, Rise of Buddhism and Jainism, Tripitakas, Spread of Buddhism Outside India & Literature in Jainism etc.
Important Questions on Buddism and Jainism
Buddha and Mahavira believed that those who left their homes could gain true knowledge.

Buddhism and Jainism were reform movements.

Buddha denied the existence of God.

Buddhists and Jains challenged the supremacy of which of the following sects?

The rise of Buddhism and Jainism took place during the sixth century B.C.E.

Jainism and Buddhism began because religious practices of the Vedic religion had disappeared.

Lord Buddha and Mahavira condemned the practice of untouchability.

Name the Pitika that contains pronouncements attributed to the Buddha, laying down numerous rules for the conduct of the order.

Who was the st Jain Tirthankara?

Which Buddhist text deals with philosophy?

Who gave the concept of 'Tanha' ?

Under which ruler was the First Buddhist Council held?

Which is the largest text among the Tripitakas?

Who was the rd Tirthankara of Jainism?

In which language the earlier Buddhist literature was written?

Who of the following is a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

What is the name of the language in which Gautama Buddha preached his teachings?

Who was the father of Buddhism?

Which of the following varnas was considered as profane?

Which of the following is NOT a teaching of the Four Noble Truths?
