Jainism and Buddhism Quiz

(226 Question & Answers)
  • 81
    Which of the following schools of art is renowned for its vibrancy and assimilative nature simply because it is influenced by Buddhism, Jainism, and Brahmanism?

    • A
      Gandhara School of Art done clear
    • B
      Amaravati School of Art done clear
    • C
      Mathura School of art done clear
    • D
      None of the above done clear
    FAQ
    What is Gandhara art found?
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    Between the first century bce and the seventh century ce, the Gandhara art style of Buddhist visual art emerged in what is now northwest Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan.
  • 82
    Buddhism first travelled to China under the reign of Kanishka, and from there it travelled to:

    • A
      Burma and Tibet done clear
    • B
      Thailand and Cambodia done clear
    • C
      Korea and Japan done clear
    • D
      Indonesia and Vietnam done clear
    FAQ
    Who was a great lover and patron of learning?
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    The King of Vijayanagar, Krishnadeva Raya, was not only a highly brilliant scholar himself but also a tremendous supporter of education and literature.
  • 83
    Where did Abhinandannath achieve Nirvana, according to Jainis?

    • A
      Sammed Shikhar done clear
    • B
      Shri Keshriyaji Tirtha done clear
    • C
      Parasnath done clear
    • D
      Sarnath done clear
    FAQ
    Who is the tirthankar mentioned in Rigveda?
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    The first Jain Tirthankar, Risabhdeva or Adinath, is referenced in the Rigveda. He was a member of the House of Ikshwaku, also referred to as the "House of the Sun."
  • 84
    Who is usually credited with bringing Buddhism to China?

    • A
      Nagarjuna done clear
    • B
      Samprati done clear
    • C
      Vasubandhu done clear
    • D
      Kashyapa Matanga done clear
    FAQ
    Who introduced Buddhism to China?
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    The most widely accepted theory holds that Emperor Ming of Han (28–75 CE) accelerated the spread of Buddhist doctrine in China.
  • 85
    Ashoka affirms his belief in the Buddhist creed in the:

    • A
      Rummindei inscription done clear
    • B
      Schism edict done clear
    • C
      Kandhar inscription done clear
    • D
      Bhabru edict done clear
    FAQ
    What is bhabru edict?
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    A Minor Rock Edict is Bhabru Edict. The Bairat Temple, probably India's oldest free-standing temple, is where it was found. The Edict is known as the "Calcutta-Bairat inscription" since it is currently kept at the Museum of The Asiatic Society in Calcutta.
  • 86
    Who was Mahavira's mother?

    • A
      Yasoda done clear
    • B
      Anojja done clear
    • C
      Trishala done clear
    • D
      Devanandi done clear
    FAQ
    Who is the father of Mahavir?
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    Mahavira, the 24th and last Jain Tirthankara, was the son of Siddhartha. He was the Nata or Jnatri clan's chieftain of Kshatriya Kundagrama, a neighbourhood of Vaishali, and a Kshatriya King from the Ikshvaku dynasty.
  • 87
    Buddha delivered his first sermon at:

    • A
      Rajagriha done clear
    • B
      Pataliputra done clear
    • C
      Gaya done clear
    • D
      Sarnath done clear
    FAQ
    At what age Buddha gave his first sermon?
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    After 49 days of nonstop meditation, he became totally enlightened, and at the age of 35, he gained Nirvana under a peepal tree at Uruvella (Bodh Gaya) on the bank of the river Niranjana. To his five followers, he spoke his first sermon in Sarnath. He passed away at Kushinagar around 483 BC.
  • 88
    At _____, Buddha preached his first sermon.

    • A
      Sanchi done clear
    • B
      Sarnath done clear
    • C
      Kapilvastu done clear
    • D
      Vaisali done clear
    FAQ
    What was the second sermon of Buddha called?
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    The Adittapariyaya Sutta, often known as the Fire Sermon, is a lecture from the Pali Canon. The Buddha discusses in this speech how renunciation of the five senses and the mind might lead to freedom from suffering.
  • 89
    What Mudra did Gautam Buddha use to deliver his first sermon at Saranath?

    • A
      Abhaya Mudra done clear
    • B
      Dhyana Mudra done clear
    • C
      Dharmchakra Mudra done clear
    • D
      Bhumisparasa Mudra done clear
    FAQ
    What is the first sermon given by Gautam Buddha known as?
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    On the eve of Saturday, the Buddha delivered his First Sermon, also known as "Turning the Wheel of Dhamma," to five ascetics who had once been his companions in the deer park outside of Varanasi.
  • 90
    Patrons of the Third Buddhist Council include:

    • A
      Kanishka done clear
    • B
      Ashoka done clear
    • C
      Mahakashyap Upali done clear
    • D
      Sabakarni done clear
    FAQ
    Who wrote Abhidhamma Pitaka?
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    It was written during the third Buddhist council, the Abhidhamma Pitaka. Buddhist councils were convened whenever there was a disagreement amongst monks or to create texts or teachings. Mogaliputta Tissa wrote the music for it. During Ashoka's rule, Patliputra hosted the third Buddhist council.
  • 91
    The Buddha's teachings were composed in:

    • A
      Sanskrit done clear
    • B
      Pali done clear
    • C
      Tibetan done clear
    • D
      Not written in any language but orally transmitted done clear
    FAQ
    In what language was Buddhist literature written?
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    Sanskrit, Pali, Chinese, Tibetan, Japanese, South-east Asian, and later Western languages were used to record the Buddha's teachings.
  • 92
    The following facts support Ashoka's claim to be one of the greatest kings in global history:

    • A
      his aims covered both the religious and secular aspects of life done clear
    • B
      he worked for the material moral and spiritual uplift of the people done clear
    • C
      after a single conquest he dedicated himself completely to the cause of peace done clear
    • D
      he attempted to unify the people of different castes and communities into a bound of common moral ideal done clear
    FAQ
    Who made Buddhism the state religion?
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    The Mauryan Indian ruler Ashoka the Great established Buddhism as India's official religion in the third century B.C. Missionary work was authorised, and Buddhist monasteries were constructed.
  • 93
    Which language was used to write the Buddhist "Pitakas"?

    • A
      Sanskrit done clear
    • B
      Ardhamagadhi done clear
    • C
      Pali done clear
    • D
      Prakrit done clear
    FAQ
    What are the pitakas in Buddhism?
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    The oldest and shortest of the three sections of the Buddhist canonical Tipitaka, or "Triple Basket," is the Vinaya Pitaka, which establishes regulations for monastic life and the day-to-day activities of monks and nuns that are said to have been inspired by the Buddha.
  • 94
    In what location did Sumtinath Tirthankar attain nirvana?

    • A
      Sammed Shikhar done clear
    • B
      Parsnath done clear
    • C
      Girnar done clear
    • D
      Pawapur done clear
    FAQ
    Which Jain Tirthankar is female?
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    The Shwehtambars and the Digambars were two of Jainism's sects. The 19th Tirtankar Mallinath is regarded as feminine by the Shwetambar.
  • 95
    What distinguishes Jainism from Buddhism?

    • A
      In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa done clear
    • B
      In denying the authority of the Vedas done clear
    • C
      In opposing animal sacrifice done clear
    • D
      In its attitude towards trade done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Jainism?
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    Jains think that their culture has no historical creator. Parshvanatha (or Parshva), a renunciant teacher who may have lived in the 7th century bce and created a society focused on the rejection of worldly concerns, is the first Jain person for whom there is plausible historical evidence.
  • 96
    Which Jain doctrine was extended by Mahavira?

    • A
      Do not speak a lie done clear
    • B
      Observe continence done clear
    • C
      Do not commit violence done clear
    • D
      Do not steal done clear
    FAQ
    What are the 3 jewels of Jainism?
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    Jainism's "three jewels," or guiding principles, are right belief, right knowledge, and right behaviour. Nonviolence is the main tenet of Jain life (ahimsa).
  • 97
    Who gave birth to Sumtinath Tirthankara?

    • A
      Tara done clear
    • B
      Marudevi done clear
    • C
      Vijaya done clear
    • D
      Sumangla done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Jainism?
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    Jains think that their culture has no historical creator. Parshvanatha (or Parshva), a renunciant teacher who may have lived in the 7th century bce and created a society focused on the rejection of worldly concerns, is the first Jain person for whom there is plausible historical evidence.
  • 98
    Whose womb Ajitnath Tirthankara was born from because of his good deeds?

    • A
      Vijaya done clear
    • B
      Tara done clear
    • C
      Sharmestha done clear
    • D
      Geeta done clear
    FAQ
    Why is Rishabhanatha called Aadi Brahma?
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    The first Jain Tirthankar of the current era was Lord Rishabhdev, also known as Lord Adinath. He lived before the rise of civilisation. As a result, he was given the name of Adinath, the first lord
  • 99
    Which of the following doesn't fit as a possible category for Ashoka's monuments?

    • A
      Stupas done clear
    • B
      Pillars done clear
    • C
      Viharas done clear
    • D
      Caves done clear
    FAQ
    Who converted Ashoka to Buddhism?
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    The Kalinga War is clearly described in Ashoka's 13th Rock Edict. About 263 BC, Ashoka underwent a Buddhist conversion. He was taught by the Buddhist monk Moggaliputta Tissa.
  • 100
    After receiving Diksha, under which tree did Abhinandannath Tirthankar attain Kaivalya gyan (enlightenment)?

    • A
      Neem done clear
    • B
      Devdar done clear
    • C
      Vat done clear
    • D
      Priyangu done clear
    FAQ
    What is the meaning of kaivalya Gyan?
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    The Jain term for omniscience, Kaivalya, also called Kevala Jnana, can be loosely interpreted as total understanding or ultimate wisdom. Kevala jnana is said to be a fundamental aspect of all souls. The karmic dust that surrounds the soul hides this characteristic.
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