Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu Book Back Questions 7th Social Science Lesson 20

7th Social Science Lesson 20

20] Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

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Five great vows Jainism: (1) Non-violence – Ahimsa; (2) Truth – Satya; (3) Non-stealing – Acharya; (4) Celibacy/Chastity – Brahmacharya; (5) Non-Possession – Aparigraha.

The Jainacharitha of Kalpa Sutra is a Jain text containing the biographies of the Jain Tirthankaras, notably Parshvanatha, founder of Jainism as well as the first Tirthankara, and Mahavira, the last and the 24^th Tirthankara. This work is ascribed to Bhadrabahu, who along with Chandragupta Maurya migrated to Mysore (about 296 B.C) and settled there.

Tirthankaras are those who have attained nirvana and made a passage from this world to the next.

The total population of Jains in Tamil Nadu is 83,359 or 0.12 per cent of the population as per the 2011 census.

A Vihara in Sanskrit means “dwelling” or “house.” Originally, viharas were dwelling places used by wandering monks during the rainy season. Later they transformed into centres of learning through the donations of wealthy lay Buddhists. Royal patronage allowed pre-Muslim India to become a land of many viharas that imparted university education and were treasure troves of sacred texts. Many viharas, such as Nalanda were world famous.

Choose the best answers:

1. Where was the first Jain Council held to codify the Jaina canon?

(a) Pataliputra

(b) Vallabhai

(c) Mathura

(d) Kanchipuram

2. In which language was Agama sutras written?

(a) Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit

(b) Hindi

(c) Sanskrit

(d) Pali

3. Which of the following was patronised by the Kalabhras?

(a) Buddhism

(b) Jainism

(c) Ajivikas

(d) Hinduism

4. Where are the Rock beds found with no head-rests?

(a) Vellore

(b) Kanchipuram

(c) Sittanavasal

(d) Madurai

5. Who is believed to have built the Kazhugumalai Rock-Cut Temple?

(a) Mahendra Varman

(b) Parantaka Nedunchadayan

(c) Parantaka Veera Narayana Pandyan

(d) Harihara II

Fill in the blanks:

1. The image of ____________ is considered to be the tallest Jain image in Tamil Nadu.

2. Buddhacharita was written by _______________

3. Chinese traveller Huein Tsang visited Pallava country in ___________ century.

4. ____________ describes Buddhism as a religion in decay.

5. The Mauryan emperor Asoka and his grandson Dasarata patronised _______________

Match the following:

1. Kalpa sutra – Tiruthakkathevar

2. Jivaka Chintamani – Madurai

3. Neminatha – Nagasena

4. Milinda Panha – Bhadrabahu

5. Kizha Kuyil Kudi – 22^nd Tiruthankara

Consider the following the statements and tick the appropriate answer:

1. Find out the odd one:

Tiruparuttikunram, Kizha Kuyil Kudi, Kazhugumalai, Nagapattinam, Sittanavasal.

2. Assertion (A): Gautama found that he had nothing to learn from the teachers of the old religions.

Reason (R): The religions proclaimed that the only way to salvation was through living the life of an ascetic.

(a) A is correct R is the correct explanation of A

(b) A is correct R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) Both A and R are wrong

(d) A is wrong but R is correct

3. Find out the correct statement/s:

i) During the 6^th century B.C. as many as 62 religious schools flourished in India.

ii) ‘Palli’ is an educational centre of Buddhists.

iii) Royal patronage allowed pre-Muslim India to become a land of vihars.

iv) The Ajivikas continued to exist till 15^th century.

(a) i and iii are correct

(b) i, ii and iv are correct

(c) i and ii are correct

(d) ii, iii and iv are correct

4. Find out the wrong pair/s:

1. Parshvanatha – 22^nd Tiruthankara

2. Mahabashya – The Ceylonese Chronicle

3. Visuddhimagga – Buddhagosha

4. Buddha – Eight-fold Path

State true or false:

1. The 12^th Agama Sutra is said to have been lost.

2. Throughout history, Ajivikas had to face persecution everywhere.

3. Education was imparted in institutions of Jains irrespective of caste and creed.

4. Nalanda, Taxila and Vikramashila gained reputation as pilgrim centres.

5. Buddhism faced challenges from Saiva and Vaishnava sects from the Chola period onwards.

Answers:

Choose the correct answers:

1.Pataliputra 2. Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit 3. Jainism 4. Vellore 5. Parantaka Nedunchadayan

Fill in the blanks:

1. Neminatha 2. Asvaghosha 3. 7^th 4. Mattavilasa Prahasana 5. Ajivikas

Match the following:

1.Bhadrabahu 2. Tiruthakkathevar 3. 22^nd Tiruthankara 4. Nagasena 5. Madurai

Consider the following the statements and tick the appropriate answer:

1. Nagapattinam

2. A is correct R is the correct explanation of A

3. Statement i and iii are correct.

4. Parshvanatha – 22^nd Tiruthankara

Mahabashya – The Ceylonese Chronicle

State True or False:

1.True

2.True

3.True

4.False

Correct Statement: Nalanda, Taxila and Vikramashila gained reputation as great educational centres.

5.False

Correct Statement: Buddhism co-existed peacefully with Jainism and Ajivika and also with Saiva and Vaishnava sects in Tamizhagam.