۶🥳 ٩ Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Gautama Siddhartha
Gautama Siddhartha is commonly known as the Buddha.
Who is the founder of Jainism?
Vardhamana Mahavira
Mahavira is considered the last Tirthankara in Jainism.
What language did Buddha and Mahavira choose to teach the people?
________
The specific language is not provided in the text.
What is the book in which the rules of the Buddhist sangha was written?
________
The specific book is not mentioned in the text.
What is the meaning of ‘Buddha’?
The wise one
‘Buddha’ signifies an enlightened being.
What is the meaning of ‘Jina’?
The conqueror
‘Jina’ is a title for a Tirthankara in Jainism.
Name a woman Upanishadic thinker.
Gargi
Gargi is noted for her philosophical inquiries in the Upanishads.
Name a slave Upanishadic thinker.
Satyakama Jabala
Satyakama Jabala is recognized for his quest for knowledge despite his background.
Who prepared grammar for Sanskrit?
Panini
Panini is known for his work ‘Ashtadhyayi’ which is a foundational text for Sanskrit grammar.
Buddha belonged to the _______.
Sakya gana
The Sakya clan was a prominent group in ancient India.
Buddha got enlightenment under a _______ tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
peepal
The peepal tree is considered sacred in Buddhism.
Sarnath was the place where the Buddha taught the people for the _______ time.
first
Sarnath is known as the site of Buddha’s first sermon.
Buddha passed away at _______.
Kushinagar
Kushinagar is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
Mahavira was a Kshatriya prince of the _______.
Lichchhavis
The Lichchhavis were an ancient Indian republic known for their democratic governance.
