Buddism and Jainism

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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

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Buddha and Mahavira believed that those who left their homes could gain true knowledge.

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Buddhism and Jainism were reform movements.

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Buddha denied the existence of God.

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

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

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

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Lord Buddha and Mahavira condemned the practice of untouchability. 

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

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Who was the 1st Jain Tirthankara?

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Which Buddhist text deals with philosophy?

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Who gave the concept of 'Tanha' ?

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Under which ruler was the First Buddhist Council held?

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Which is the largest text among the Tripitakas?

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Who was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism?

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In which language the earlier Buddhist literature was written?

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Who of the following is a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

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

 

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Who was the father of Buddhism?

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Which of the following varnas was considered as profane?

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