(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

Who was Vardhamana Mahavira ? Give the significance of both parts of his name.

Name the five vows prescribed for the Jains.

What are known as the Tri-Ratnas?

Name the two sects into which Jainism got divided.

Mention two points of contribution of Jainism to Indian life and thought.

Who was Gautam Buddha? Where was he born?

What is known as Four Great Sights?

When and how did Buddha attain enlightenment?

Differentiate between Jainism and Buddhism on the basis of their attitude towards God.

What is known as the Sangha?

Name any two principles that governed the Sangha.

What were the features of Buddhism that attracted people towards it?

Give two differences between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism.

With reference to Jainism and Buddhism answer the following question:

Give briefly the background of the socio-economic conditions in 6th century BC.

With reference to Jainism answer the following question:

Who was Mahavira?

With reference to Jainism answer the following question:

Write a brief note on his transformation.

With reference to Jainism answer the following question:

Why was he called Jina?

With reference to Jain religious philosophy, answer the following question:

Mention the Truths to be followed for obtaining salvation.

With reference to Jain religious philosophy, answer the following question:

What caused the division of Jainism into two sects?

With reference to Jain religious philosophy, answer the following question:

Explain the causes responsible for the decline of Jainism.