Jainism

Q. Why did Ashoka use the language Prakrit to communicate his message of Dhamma?

1. Ashoka loved Prakrit more than any other language.
2. Pakrit was the language of elites.
3. Pakrit was easy to write.
4. Pakrit was the language used by the common people.

Q. Which language was used by Mahavira to teach?

1. Hindi
2. Gujarati
3. Assamese
4. Prakrit

Q. Who was the last tirthankara of the Jains?

1. Buddha
2. Mahavira
3. Rama
4. Jesus

Q. At what age did Mahavira leave his home?

1. 32
2. 40
3. 30
4. 28

Q. Mahavira belonged to the Vajji sangha and was a Kshatriya. Choose the correct statement(s) with regard to his life.

1. Mahavira was the 23rd Tirthankara of the Jainas.
2. Mahavira attained enlightenment at the age of 42.
3. Mahavira left his home at the age of 30.
4. Mahavira used Prakrit in his teachings.

Q. Mahavira was a prince from the ______ kingdom.

1. Magadh
2. Chola
3. Lichchhavi
4. Rajput

Q. What were some of the reasons that led to the spread of Jainism?

1. Rich businessmen mainly supported Jainism.
2. Mahavira's teachings were in Prakrit.
3. The ideas proposed by Mahavira were simple.
4. Jainism was a religion that catered to the princely population.

Q. According to the Jains, what were the three "jewels" or Triratnas through which one could attain salvation?

1. Right contemplation
2. Right knowledge
3. Right conduct
4. Right faith

Q.

At what age did Mahavira leave home and go to live in a forest?

1. 27

2. 28

3. 29

4. 30

Q.

Which of the following is not included in triratna of Jainism?

1. Right Knowledge

2. Right Conduct

3. Right Faith

4. Creator

Q. According to _____, a person who reveals religious knowledge is known as a Tirthankar.

1. Zoroastrianism
2. Buddhism
3. Hinduism
4. Jainism

Q. Rishi visited a Jain temple. He learned about how they place a lot of emphasis on non-violence and good conduct. He explained this to his sister. She asked him what their religious teachers are called.

Can you help Rishi answer his sister's question?

1. Jina
2. Parshvanantha
3. Mohaka
4. Tirthankara

Q. Identify the qualities of Jains.

1. Sometimes, they could steal.
2. They had to be completely honest.
3. They could not get married.
4. All men had to give up their clothes.

Q. Which of the following religions emphasised 'Live and let live'?

1. Islam
2. Buddhism
3. Jainism
4. Christianity

Q.

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Q. Who was the last tirthankara of the Jains?

1. Buddha
2. Mahavira
3. Rama
4. Jesus

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Q. Which language was used by Mahavira to teach?

1. Gujarati
2. Assamese
3. Hindi
4. Prakrit

Q.

The term Jaina comes from

1. Jina

2. Tika

3. Dika

4. Vina

Q. How many Tirthankars are there in Jainism?

1. Sutta Pitaka
2. Vinaya Pitaka
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka
4. All the three

Q. At what age did Mahavira leave his home?

1. 32
2. 40
3. 30
4. 28

Q. Mahavira belonged to the Vajji sangha and was a Kshatriya. Choose the correct statement(s) with regard to his life.

1. Mahavira was the 23rd Tirthankara of the Jainas.
2. Mahavira attained enlightenment at the age of 42.
3. Mahavira left his home at the age of 30.
4. Mahavira used Prakrit in his teachings.

Q. Write a short essay on 'Gratitude is Great.'

Q. Extravagant

1. Economical
2. Wasteful
3. Optimistic
4. Hopeless

Q. Who was Lochinvar? Why did he ride to Netherby Hall?

Q. Identify the qualities of Jains.

1. Sometimes, they could steal.
2. They had to be completely honest.
3. They could not get married.
4. All men had to give up their clothes.

Q. Identify the different regions where Jainism spread.

1. Gujarat
2. Kerala
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Goa