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The document discusses Buddhism and Jainism. It provides multiple choice questions and fill in the blank questions about the founders of these religions, their key teachings, and sacred texts. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, while Jainism was founded by Mahavira. Both religions emphasized non-violence and moderation.

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Boddhism and Jainism..

The document discusses Buddhism and Jainism. It provides multiple choice questions and fill in the blank questions about the founders of these religions, their key teachings, and sacred texts. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, while Jainism was founded by Mahavira. Both religions emphasized non-violence and moderation.

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ST.

THOMAS SCHOOL, JAIPUR


CLASS-VI
SUBJECT-S.ST
TOPIC-BODDHISM AND JAINISM

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS


Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:

(i) Buddhism was found by ………….


(a) Mahavira (b) Zoroaster
(c) Ramakrishna Paramhansa  (d) none of these.

(ii) Jainism was founded by ……….


(a) Mahavira (b) Buddha
(c) Zoroaster (d) Tao.

(iii) The Vinaya Pitaka is a sacred text of…………..


(a) the Buddhists                             (b) the Jains
(c) the Hindus                                  (d) the Sikhs.

(iv) Buddha used ……….  to communicate with people.


(a) Prakrit                                     (b) Sanskrit
(c) Urdu                                          (d) Hindi.

(v) Mahavira was the prince of the


(a) Lichchhavis                              (b) Lumbini
(c) Kusinara                                      (d) Magadha.

II.FILL IN THE BLANKS


Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence.
(i) The Buddha belonged to a small ‘gana’ called …………….
(ii) The Buddha got enlightenment at ……………
(iii)Jainism was initially supported by only the ………….
(IV).The teachings of Mahavira were written down for the first time about years
ago.
(V) The earliest ‘Viharas’ were made of………… and of……...
III. TRUE/FALSE
State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
(i) The original name of the Buddha was Siddhartha.
(ii)The Buddha passed away at Kusinara.
(iii)The Buddha believed ‘tanha’ could be removed by following moderation in
everything.
(iv)The Upanishads are part of the Rigveda.
(v) Mahavira was a prince in the Sakya ‘gana’.
(vi) The Jaina were supposed to lead luxurious lives.
(vii) Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year
and taught people.
IV. Match the items in column A correctly with those given in column B.

V.VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS


1. What was the ‘Karma’ according to the Buddha?
2. What did Mahavira do to attain enlightenment?  
3. State two basic rules of Jainism
4. Name the book which gives the rules of the Buddhist ‘Sangha
5. Write a short note on Mahavira’s teachings.

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