Mahavira

Q. Vardhaman Mahavira was born in ____ BCE.

1. 597
2. 598
3. 599
4. 600

Q. Vardhaman Mahavira was the _____ Tirthankara.

1. Adinatha
2. Parshvanatha
3. Rishabhanatha
4. Mahavira

Q. Vardhaman Mahavira's philosophy was based on ______ Great Vows and the ________ Jewels.

1. Five, Four
2. Five, Three
3. Four, Four
4. Four, Three

Q. Vardhaman Mahavir died in year _______.

1. 526 BCE
2. 527 BCE
3. 528 BCE
4. 529 BCE

Q. Vardhamana underwent fifteen years of rigorous tapa to achieve Kevala Jnana.

1. False
2. True

Q. Vardhaman Mahavir was known as Jina which means conqueror of _______.

1. Conqueror of territories
2. Conqueror of wealth
3. Conqueror of physical comforts
4. Conqueror of the armed forces

Q. Choose the correct answer

The Magadha king influenced by the teachings of Mahavira

1. Dhananandha
2. Chandragupta
3. Shishunaga
4. Bimbisara

Q. Choose the correct answer

Identify the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.

1. Buddha
2. Lao-tze
3. Confucius
4. Zoroaster

Q. Why did Mahavir speak the native language Ardhamagadhi, which was the dialect of the native people?

1. To help people understand better
2. To influence people
3. To gain political power
4. For easier religious conversion

Q. Vardhamana underwent fifteen years of rigorous tapa to achieve Kevala Jnana.

1. False
2. True