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History Lesson 2 Great Thinkers and New Faiths: VI. Answer in One or Two Sentences

The document contains questions and answers about topics related to Jainism and Buddhism from history lessons. It provides information on the key beliefs and practices of these religions such as the Triratnas of Jainism, the two sects of Buddhism, the five rules of conduct in Jainism, and the four noble truths of Buddha.

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History Lesson 2 Great Thinkers and New Faiths: VI. Answer in One or Two Sentences

The document contains questions and answers about topics related to Jainism and Buddhism from history lessons. It provides information on the key beliefs and practices of these religions such as the Triratnas of Jainism, the two sects of Buddhism, the five rules of conduct in Jainism, and the four noble truths of Buddha.

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History

Lesson 2
Great Thinkers and New faiths
VI. Answer in one or two sentences:

Question 1.
What are the Triratnas (three jewels) of
Jainism?
Answer:

Right Faith
Right knowledge
Right action

Question 2.
What are the two sects of Buddhism?
Answer:

Hinayana
Mahayana
Question 3.
What does Jina mean?
Answer:
Jina means conquering self and the external
world.
Question 4.
Write any two common features of Buddhism
and Jainism.
Answer:

Both denied the authority of Vedas


Both opposed blood sacrifices
Question 5.
Write a note on Buddhist Sangha.
Answer:

Buddhist Sangha is a missionary organization.


It is an ‘association’ for the propagation of
Buddhism.
The members are called ‘bhikshus (monks)’.
Question 6.
Name the Chinese traveller who visited
Kancheepuram in the seventh century AD (CE).
Answer:
Hieun Tsang

Question 7.
Name the female jain monk mentioned in
Silapathikaram.
Answer:
Silapathikaram mentions that when Kovalan
and Kannagi were on their way to Madurai,
Gownthiyadigal a female jain monk blessed the
couple and accompanied them.

VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Name the eight-fold path of Buddhism.
Answer:
The Eight Fold Path of Buddhism is given below

Right view
Right Thought
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Knowledge
Right Meditation

Question 2.
What are the five important rules of conduct in
Jainism?
Answer:
Mahavira asked his followers to live a virtuous
life. In order to live a life filled with sound
morals, he preached five major principles to
follow. They are:

Ahimsa – not to injure any living beings


Satya – to speak the truth
Asteya – not to steal
Aparigraha – not to own property
Brahmacharya – Celibacy
Question 3.
Narrate four noble truths of Buddha?
Answer:
Buddha’s Four Noble Truths are given below,

Life is full of sorrow and misery.


Desire is the cause of misery.
Sorrows and sufferings can be removed by
giving up one’s desire.
The desire can be overcome by following the
right path (Noble eight-fold path)
Question 4.
Write any three differences between Hinayana
and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?
Answer:
Hinayana:

Did not worship idols or images of Buddha >


Practiced austerity
Used Prakrit language
Mahayana:

Worshiped images of Buddha


Observed elaborate rituals
Used Sanskrit language
Question 5.
Jainism and Buddhism flourished in Sangam
period. Give any two pieces of evidence for
each.
Answer:
For Jainism:

There is a reference to Aravor Palli, place of


living for Jain monks, in Manimegalai
According to Silapathikaram, when Kovalan and
Kannagi were on their way to Madurai,
Gownthiyadigal a female jain monk blessed the
couple and accompanied them.
For Buddhism:
Manimegalai, one of the epics of the post –
sangam age is Buddhist literature.
Hieun Tsang who visited Kanchipuram in the
seventh century A.D. noticed the presence of
100 feet stupa built by Ashoka.
SamacheerKalvi.Guru

VIII. HOTS:

Question 1.
Karma – a person’s action. Name any 10 good
actions (deeds).
Answer:
Karma means the sum of a person’s actions in
this and previous state of existence, viewed as
deciding their fate in a future existence.
Some of the good deeds or actions are given
below to be followed in our day to day life.
Always remember and respect Matha, Pitha,
Guru and Dhaivam (God).
Develop the habit of charity.
Help a friend in need.
Plant a tree.
Donate blood.
Be kind to everyone especially to animals
Be polite and respect people.
Conserve energy.
Be smiling because most smiles are started by
another smile.
Be Positive always.
Have patience with stressful people.
Give a compliment.
Volunteer for a charity.
Be tidy and clean
Donate books to the library

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