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Jainism and Buddhism Quiz

(226 Question & Answers)

  • 21
    Mention the location of Buddha's enlightenment.

    • A
      Sarnath done clear
    • B
      Bodh Gaya done clear
    • C
      Kapilavastu done clear
    • D
      Rajgriha done clear
    FAQ
    How did the Buddha attained enlightenment?
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    Siddhartha became utterly engrossed in meditation one day while sitting beneath the Bodhi tree (also known as the tree of enlightenment). He thought back on his life's experiences and resolved to discover its essence. Finally, he attained Enlightenment and evolved into the Buddha.

  • 22
    Buddha means:

    • A
      The Enlightened one done clear
    • B
      The Religious Preacher done clear
    • C
      The Genius done clear
    • D
      The Powerful done clear
    FAQ
    What does nirvana mean in Buddhism?
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    It is used to describe the finality of pain and reincarnation as well as the elimination of desire, hatred, and ignorance. Its literal meaning is "blowing out" or "being extinguished," as in when a fire burns out or a flame gets blown out.

  • 23
    Buddhism first attained acceptance outside of India in:

    • A
      China done clear
    • B
      Japan done clear
    • C
      Sri Lanka done clear
    • D
      Tibet done clear
    FAQ
    How did Buddhism spread from India to China?
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    Through the Silk Road, Buddhism reached China. On the Silk Road, Buddhist monks travelled in merchant caravans to spread the word of their new religion.

  • 24
    Which of the following is the classic Buddhist work that features conversations between the Buddhist philosopher Nagasena and the Indo-Greek King Menander?

    • A
      Milinda Panha done clear
    • B
      Arthsashtra done clear
    • C
      Jataka done clear
    • D
      Kumarasambhava done clear
    FAQ
    What is meant by Milinda Panha?
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    A Buddhist treatise called the Milinda Panha was written somewhere between 100 BC and 200 AD. It claims to be a transcript of a conversation between the Indo-Greek monarch Menander I of Bactria, who ruled in the second century BC, and the Indian Buddhist philosopher Nagasena.

  • 25
    What does Abhinandannath Tirthankar's enlightenment, or Kaivalya Gyan, mean?

    • A
      Shastra Gyan done clear
    • B
      Sangeet Siksha done clear
    • C
      Nartya Siksha done clear
    • D
      Brahma Vidya done clear
    FAQ
    What does Kaivalya mean?
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    The Jain term for omniscience, Kaivalya, also called Kevala Jnana, can be loosely interpreted as total understanding or ultimate wisdom.

  • 26
    The most influential Buddhist commentator of the canonical works of Buddhism has been:

    • A
      Nagarjuna done clear
    • B
      Ashvaghosha done clear
    • C
      Vasumitra done clear
    • D
      Buddhaghosha done clear
    FAQ
    What is written by Ashvaghosha?
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    He is credited with writing the Buddhacarita ("The Life of Buddha"), the Mahalankara ("Book of Glory"), and the Mahayana-shraddhotpada-shastra ("The Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana").

  • 27
    Which of the following is not an indication of an animal shown on the Sarnath Pillar?

    • A
      Humped Bull done clear
    • B
      Deer done clear
    • C
      Elephant done clear
    • D
      Horse done clear
    FAQ
    Which is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath pillar?
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    On the Sarnath Pillar, a camel is not shown. The sculptures on the abacus include an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, which are spaced out by 24-spoked Dharma wheels above a bell-shaped lotus.

  • 28
    The earliest Buddha image was produced under the rule of:

    • A
      Ashoka done clear
    • B
      Pusyamitra Shunga done clear
    • C
      Kanishka I done clear
    • D
      Menander done clear
    FAQ
    Where did the Buddha image first develop?
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    In two important sites of Indian art during the Kushana period, the Buddha figure first appeared in the first few decades C.E. The ancient Gandhara region, which comprises portions of northwest India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, was a hub for creative creation.

  • 29
    By welcoming two aspects of society, Buddhism had a significant impact. They are:

    • A
      Merchants and Priests done clear
    • B
      Moneylenders and Slaves done clear
    • C
      Warriors and Traders done clear
    • D
      Women and Sudras done clear
    FAQ
    What is Mahayana Buddhism known as?
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    Mantras are respected in Mahayana. The prospect of global release from suffering for all beings served as the foundation for its fundamental tenets. Therefore, this group is known as Mahayana (Great Vehicle). Its tenets are also predicated on the reality of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who represent the Buddha nature.

  • 30
    Where did Sumtinath Tirthankar find enlightenment, or Shiksha?

    • A
      Ayodhya done clear
    • B
      Nasik done clear
    • C
      Ujjain done clear
    • D
      Kiskindha done clear
    FAQ
    What are the three jewels of Jainism?
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    In Jainism, the terms "right faith," "right knowledge," and "right conduct" are referred to as "samyagdarshana," "right knowledge," and "samyakcharitra," respectively. All three are necessary for spiritual liberation, and one of the three cannot live without the other two.

  • 31
    Ajitnath Tirthankar was born on which Hindu month's eighth day, shukl paksh?

    • A
      Maagh done clear
    • B
      Chaitra done clear
    • C
      Ashwin done clear
    • D
      Jyestha done clear
    FAQ
    Where Ajitnath Tirthankar was born?
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    According to Jainism, Ajitnatha was the second tirthankara of the current era. King Jitashatru and Queen Vijaya of the Ikshvaku dynasty gave birth to Ajitnatha in the town of Saketa.

  • 32
    The language used in Mahayana Buddhism for preaching was:

    • A
      Pali done clear
    • B
      Brahmi done clear
    • C
      Sanskrit done clear
    • D
      Prakrit done clear
    FAQ
    What is the main text of Buddhism?
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    Tripitaka, which means "three baskets," is the name of the primary Buddhist writings. Three compilations of the Buddha's teachings are mentioned.

  • 33
    The Third Buddhist Council's proceedings resulted in the issue of Edict?

    • A
      Sanchi done clear
    • B
      Sarnath done clear
    • C
      Bhabra done clear
    • D
      Kalinga done clear
    FAQ
    Where was the third Council of Buddhism convinced?
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    Around 250 BCE, the Third Buddhist Council was held at Asokarama in Pataliputra with the support of Emperor Ashoka.

  • 34
    Which of the following is not a part of Jainism's triratna?

    • A
      Right Knowledge done clear
    • B
      Right Conduct done clear
    • C
      Right Faith done clear
    • D
      Creator done clear
    FAQ
    What is known as Triratna in Jainism?
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    Jainism refers to Triratna as having Right Faith or Right Vision (Samyag Darshana), Right Knowledge (Samyag Gyan), and Right Conduct (Samyag Charitra).

  • 35
    Which of the following Ashoka Minor Rock Edicts best summarises his conquest of Kalinga?

    • A
      No. XIII done clear
    • B
      No. X done clear
    • C
      No. XI done clear
    • D
      No. XII done clear
    FAQ
    Where is the Kalinga rock edict of Ashoka found?
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    Nearly 10 miles from Bhubneshwar, in the Dhauli Hills, is where you may find Rock Edict. On a sizable piece of granite, the edicts are inscribed in Pali. The historical site of the Kalinga War, which is said to have changed Samrat Ashok, is not far from where the granite edict is situated.

  • 36
    Buddhist and Jain religious movements were led by:

    • A
      Sudras done clear
    • B
      Kshatriya Princes done clear
    • C
      Vaisyas done clear
    • D
      Brahmins done clear
    FAQ
    Who presided 4th Buddhist council?
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    In the first century A.D., Kashmir hosted the Fourth Buddhist Council, which was presided over by King Kanishka. Chinese customs dictated that Vasumitra presided over the council.

  • 37
    Which of the following Buddhist texts was the last to be published in India?

    • A
      Divya Vandana done clear
    • B
      Dohakosa done clear
    • C
      Vjrachedika done clear
    • D
      Vamsathapakasini done clear
    FAQ
    Which language was mostly used for the propagation of Buddhism?
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    The common man's language at the time, Pali, was key towards the propagation of Buddhism. Buddha chose the Pali language because he wanted everyone to be able to access Buddhism's teachings.

  • 38
    The last and fourth Buddhist Council was summoned by:

    • A
      Ashoka done clear
    • B
      Menander done clear
    • C
      Kanishka done clear
    • D
      Huvishka done clear
    FAQ
    In which place the Fourth Buddhist Council was held?
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    The Kushan monarch Kanishka is reported to have called the Fourth Buddhist Council of the Sarvastivada tradition, possibly in Harwan, close to Srinagar, Kashmir.

  • 39
    The most well-known Indo-Greek king of India, who is renowned for his sense of justice and conversations with the Buddhist monk Nagasena (as related in the Buddhist text Milinda Panho), was:

    • A
      Demetrius done clear
    • B
      Menander done clear
    • C
      Eukratises done clear
    • D
      Heliocles done clear
    FAQ
    Who was Menander in ancient India?
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    The greatest of the Indo-Greek rulers and the one most well-known to Western and Indian classical authors is Menander, sometimes written Minedra or Menadra.

  • 40
    Which of the following Mudras best represents the Buddha's gesture from his first sermon?

    • A
      Abhaya Mudra done clear
    • B
      Dhyana Mudra done clear
    • C
      Dharmachakra Mudra done clear
    • D
      Bhumisparsa Mudra done clear
    FAQ
    What is Dharmachakra mudra?
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    The Sanskrit term Dharmachakra translates as "Wheel of Dharma." This mudra represents one of the most significant occasions in the life of the Buddha—the time when he delivered the first sermon to his companions following his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath.
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