Answer the following questions.
a. Mention any two commonalities between the teachings of Jainism and Buddhism.
b. Why do you think Ashoka set up many rocks and pillar edicts?
c. Give reasons:-
i. Ashoka’s attitude towards war changed. Why?
ii. Spy system was maintained by the Mauryans. Why?
iii. Desire is the reason behind sufferings. Explain.
d. On the physical map of India, shade the region under Ashoka’s rule.
e. Mention the eight-fold path of Lord Buddha.
f. Define the following terms:-
i. Atman
ii. Moksha
g. Observe the given picture and answer the questions that follow
Answers
Answer:
a.
Both religions believe in faith and Karma. Both of them are non-theistic religions. Both the religions were against Vedas and the Vedic culture as well as against Brahmanism. Both opposed the sacrifice of animals.
b.
The Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka refer to 14 separate major Edicts, which are significantly detailed and extensive. These Edicts were concerned with practical instructions in running the kingdom such as the design of irrigation systems and descriptions of Ashoka's beliefs in peaceful moral behavior.
c.-
1-When Ashoka became the king, Kalinga was not part of the Mauryan Empire. This caused Ashoka much grief and remorse: So, he decided that he would not fight any more wars in the future.
2-The maintained a spy system which formed the backbone of the administration because they kept the King 'informed' of everything, even the minute details of the kingdom which helped the kingdom in proper and smooth functioning. The spies were not randomly chosen, instead were selected on an ability basis.
3-The cause of suffering is desire. It doesn't matter how much wealth a man has because he desires more and no amount of pleasure or power really satisfies since he wants more. It doesn't matter how much wealth a man has because he desires more and no amount of pleasure or power really satisfies since he wants more.
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