Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for History and Civics [English] Class 9 ICSE chapter 1.04 - India in the 6th Century BC: Rise of Jainism and Buddhism [Latest edition]

Give any two sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements - Jainism and Buddhism.

Mention two causes which favored the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th Century BC.

Name the first and the last two Jain Tirthankaras.

What was the Original name of Mahavira?

How did Vardhamana become Mahavira?

Why were the followers of Mahavira called Janis?

Mention any two teachings of Mahavira (any two doctrines of Jainism).

What is known as Triratna in Jainism?

Name the two sects of Jainism. What is the main difference between the two?

Mention the “Four Great Sights” of Buddhism.

What is known as the Great Renunciation?

How did Gautama come to be known as the Buddha?

Name the place where Buddha got Enlightenment.

Name the place where Buddha gave his first Sermon.

What are the “Four Noble Truths” of Buddhism?

Mention any four points of the Buddhist Eight-Fold Path.

Mention any two teachings of Lord Buddha.

Mention any two similarities in the teachings of Jainism and Buddhism.

What is the importance of the Jatakas in Buddhism?

How do Buddhist ideals still affect our life?

What is called a Vihara?

Give two reasons why Magadha grew into a powerful kingdom around 600 BC.

Mention any two factors that led to the growth of Jainism.

What were the causes of the decline of Jainism?

Mention two factors that led to the spread and growth of Buddhism.

Mention any two causes of the decline of Buddhism.

Mention the contribution of Buddhism to India Literature.

What was the purpose of a Chaitya?

Name-any two places were famous for Buddhist rock-cut caves.

Mention two important features of anyone Chaitya at Ajanta.

Mention any two features of the Ashokan Pillars.

Mention two important features of the Lion-Capital of the Samath Pillar.

What is the significance of the Lion-Capital for modern India?

What was the purpose of a Stupa?

Name the religious literature containing the teachings of the Lord Buddha.

Mention the reason why the teachings of Buddha were called the ‘Middle Path’.

Name two rulers of Northern India who contributed to the spread of Buddhism in India and abroad.

Mention the influence of Buddhism on Hinduism.

Mention two important features of each - Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism.

What was the impact of Jainism and Buddhism on the caste system?

Mention two features of the Brahmanical faith of the 6th Century BC which were opposed by the Buddha.

Mention any two features of the Brahmanical faith of the 6th Century BC which were accepted by the Buddha.

Name one of the famous Chaityas at Euora.

With what religion, was the cave-temple at Udayagiri associated?

Mention the important features of the Viharas at Udayagiri.

Name any two places where Ashokan Pillars were found.

Examine the sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements - Jainism and Buddhism - under the following head:

Twelve Angas

Examine the sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements - Jainism and Buddhism - under the following head:

Tripitakas 

Examine the sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements - Jainism and Buddhism - under the following head:

Jatakas

There were many factors responsible for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century BC.
In this context, explain the role of the following:

Ritualistic Vedic Religion.

There were many factors responsible for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century BC.
In this context, explain the role of the following:

Supremacy of the Priestly Class.

There were many factors responsible for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century BC.
In this context, explain the role of the following:

Rigit Caste System.

There were many factors responsible for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century BC.
In this context, explain the role of the following:

Difficult Vedic Language.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. Explain his teachings regarding:
(a) The Five Vows
(b) Belief in God
(c) Rejection of Rituals
(d) Treating People on an Equal basis

With reference to the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, explain the following:

How did Buddha get Enlightenment?

With reference to the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, explain the following:

What views did Buddha hold regarding:

1. Karma Theory
2. Nirvana
3. Existence of God; and
4. Ahimsa

With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:

Simple Teachings.

With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:

Simple Language.

With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:

The Buddhist Sangha.

With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:

Royal Patronage.

With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, explain the following cause:

The revival of Brahmanical Hinduism.

With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, explain the following cause:

Loss of Royal Patronage.

With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, explain the following cause:

Split in Buddhism.

With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, explain the following cause:

Corruption in Buddhist Sangha.

What impact did Buddhism have on: India’s Religion.

What impact did Buddhism have on: Literature 

What impact did Buddhism have on: Education

What impact did Buddhism have on: Art and Architecture.

Study the picture of the Stupa at Sanchi and answer the following question:

When and by whom was the Original Stupa built?

Study the picture of the Stupa at Sanchi and answer the following question:

Which Dynasty enlarged it?

Study the picture of the Stupa at Sanchi and answer the following question:

Mention two important features of the Stupa.

Study the picture of the Stupa at Sanchi and answer the following question:

What events are depicted on the Panels of the Gateway?

Mention the points of difference between the two sects of Buddhism the Mahayana and the Hinayana.

In the 6th century BC, many Republics developed in India. In this context explain: The administrative system of the Republics.

In the 6th century BC, many Republics developed in India. In this context explain: Causes why the Republics collapsed.

Study the picture of an excavated hall at Karle and answer the following question: What is the name given to such a Hall?

Study the picture of an excavated hall at Karle and answer the following question: Name the State in which Karle Cave is situated.

Study the picture of an excavated hall at Karle and answer the following question: What was the purpose of the Hall?

Study the picture of an excavated hall at Karle and answer the following question: Mention three important features of the Hall at Karle.

During King Bimbisara’s reign, Magadha rose to great prominence. In this context mention briefly:

The conquests and achievements of King Bimbisara.

During King Bimbisara’s reign, Magadha rose to great prominence. In this context mention briefly:

Reasons why Magadha became a powerful kingdom.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Principle of Ahimsa.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: No Belief in God.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: The doctrine of Salvation.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Rejection of Rituals.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Equality of all Human beings.

There are many sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements – Jainism and Buddhism. In this context mention the significance of the following:

The Jataka tales and the Tripitaka.

There are many sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements – Jainism and Buddhism. In this context mention the significance of the following:

Stupa at Sanchi and Shravan Belgola.

There are many sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements – Jainism and Buddhism. In this context mention the significance of the following: Gandhara School of Art.