Question

Buddhism was founded by Gautama Buddha. The four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are his main teachings
Two great religions arose in India in the sixth century BC- Jainism and Buddhism
Jainism was founded by Rishabhadeva. He was the first Tirthankara.
Mahavira was the 24th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism.
The Upanishads are written in Sanskrit. There are 13 main Upanishads.
Glossary
Points to Remember
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JINA
MOKSHA
NIRVANA
PRAKRIT
SANGHA
The conqueror
Freedom from cycle of rebirth
• Salvation
: Language of the common people
• Assembly of Buddhist or Jain monks.
TIME TO LEARN
A. Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the rise of Buddhism and Jainism in the Sth Century Boy
(a) Varna - divided society
(b) New agrarian economy
(c) Rising importance of the Vaishyas
(d) Both were similar to the Brahmanical religion
2. Siddhartha was born at Kapilvastu (Lumbini) in
(a) 580 BC
(b) 550 BC
(c) 560 BC
(d) 563 BC
nassed away in 483 BC at​

Answer 1

Answer:

Buddhism and Jainism are two Indian religions that developed in Magadha (Bihar) and continue to thrive in the modern age. This comparative study of Mahavira and Gautama Buddha are generally accepted as contemporaries.[1][2] Jainism and Buddhism share many features, terminology and ethical principles, but emphasize them differently.[2] Both are śramaṇa ascetic traditions that believe it is possible to attain liberation from the cycle of rebirths and deaths (samsara) through spiritual and ethical disciplines.[3] They differ in some core doctrines such as those on asceticism, Middle Way versus Anekantavada, and self versus not-self (jiva, atta, anatt