Rise of Jainism and Buddhism Class 8 Questions and Answers KSEEB 8th Social Science
I. Complete the following sentences by using suitable words in the blanks.
Question 1.
The first Jain Tirthankara was ____________ .
Answer:
Rishabhadev
Question 2.
Vardhaman was born at ____________ .
Answer:
Vaishali
Question 3.
Mahaveera attained ____________ in his 42nd year,
Answer:
enlightened
Question 4.
Mahaveera attained nirvana at ____________ in his 72nd year.
Answer:
Pavapuri
Question 5.
The original name of Gouthama Buddha was ____________ .
Answer:
Siddhartha
Question 6.
Buddha delivered his first sermon at ____________ near Banaras.
Answer:
Saranath
Question 7.
The first sermon of Buddha is called ____________.
Answer:
Dharma chakra pravarthana
II. Answer in brief the following questions
Question 1.
Write in detail about Mahaveera’s life?
Answer:
Vardhamana Mahaveera was born in Kundala Grama in Vaishali. His father was Siddhartha, the king of the Gnatrika His Mother was Trishaladevi, the Princess of the Republic of Licchavi.
At the age of 30, Vardhamana Mahaveera set out in search of truth and renounced his family and house. He wandered for 12 years in this quest, and meditated. He punished his body by fasting and at the age of 42; he achieved enlightenment (Kaivalya).
Question 2.
What are the Triratnas?
Answer:
- Samyakgyan.
- Samyakdarshan.
- Samyakcharita. are called Triratnas.
Question 3.
Name the sects among the Jains?
Answer:
Two important sects among Jains called Swethambars and Digambars.
Question 4.
What is the middle path ?
Answer:
Buddha preached the eight fold path for eliminating desires this is called the middle path.
Question 5.
Who were the people influenced by the new religion?
Answer:
Wealthy merchants, artisans and common people were inspired by the new teachings.
Question 6.
Write a note on the Tripitakas ?
Answer:
After Buddha’s death, his followers collected his teachings and tradition in the form of Tripitikas. These are vinay pitikas, Dhamna pitikas and abhidhamma pitikas Over a period of time disagreements developed in teachings and different branches of Buddhism sprang up. Thus Hinyana, Mahayana, Vajrayana and their sutras came into being.
Additional Questions and Answers
I. Multiple Choices Questions and Answers
Question 1.
_____________ was called the 24th Thirthankara.
(a) Buddha.
(b) Mahaveera.
(c) Virshabha.
(d) Disciple.
Answer:
(b) Mahaveera.
Question 2.
The early name of Buddha was
(a) Mahaveera.
(b) Vardhamana.
(c) Siddhartha.
(d) Parshwanath.
Answer:
(c) Siddhartha.
Question 3.
Vardhamana achieved enlightment at the age of .
(a) 42
(b) 72
(c) 52
(d) 62
Answer:
(a) 42
Question 4.
Dr. Ambedkar embraced religion.
(a) Jainism.
(b) Buddhism,
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Christ.
Answer:
(b) Buddhism
Match the following
| 1. Mahveer | (a) Ambedkar |
| 2. Vinaya | (b) Buddha |
| 3. Buddihsm | (c) Pavapuri |
| 4. Middle path | (d) 23rd Thirthankara |
| 5. Rishabad deva | (e) Tripitakas |
Answer:
1 – C ,
2 – E ,
3 – A,
4 – B,
5 – D.
One Mark Questions and Answers
Question 1.
What were the 4 principles of Parsh-wanath?
Answer:
Non violence, Truth, Astheya, (not to steal) and Aparigraha (not to own property).
Question 2.
Which is the 5th principle taught by Varadharam Mahaveera?
Answer:
The principle of Brahmacharya was 5 th principle taught by Varadharama.
Question 3.
For whom did Mahaveera preach?
Answer:
People who lived around the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
Question 4.
What are the ways purification is possible?
Answer:
Purification is possible through meditation, fasting and punishment of body.
Question 5.
How does man get salvation?
Answer:
Man get salvation through good and holy acts.
Question 6.
What made Siddhartha leave home?
Answer:
Siddhartha decides to search for answers to the mystery of life and death, so, he left home.
Question 7.
What is Jina?
Answer:
A Jina was one who had control .over everything and because victorious.
Question 8.
What are the eight fold path of Buddha?
Answer:
The eight fold paths are – Action, speech, vision, livelihood, effort, recollection, resolve, and thought.
Question 9.
Name the two sects of Jainism?
Answer:
The Hinayana and the Mahayana are the two sects of Jainism.
Question 10.
What is the difference between Hinayanas and the Mahayana’s?
Answer:
The Hinayanists respected Buddha as a preacher.
Question 11.
What is the difference between Swethambars and Digarnbara sects?
Answer:
The saints and his followers who wear white cloths are called swethambars.The saints and his followers who do not wear any clothes are called digambars.
Question 12.
Explain the causes for the decline of Buddhism?
Answer:
Buddhism, over the years, lost its popularity in India; many factors were responsible for the decline of Buddhism. Important facts are as follows
- Loss of royal patronage.
- Shankaracharyas reform movement that enabled Hinduism to regain its earlier position split in Buddhism.
Question 13.
Name the foreign countries who welcomed the Buddhism?
Answer:
Many foreign travelers admired the glory of Buddhism and described it in their own assumptions. Buddhism spread not only in India but also other ndghovmg ; c,unifies by many Indian rulers like Ashoka, and others accepted Buddhism and took measures to spread it. Countries like Malaya, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Srilanka, Bamiyan and other parts of the world.
Question 14.
Write a note on the battle between Alexander and Paurava?
Answer:
When Alexander accepted the invitation of Ambi, the king of Taxila and came to India, it was Paurava who was also called Porus that he had to confront. The two armies faced each other on the banks of the river Jhelum. Alexander army attacked Pauravas and won.