Samacheer Kalvi solutions for Social Science - Term 2 [English] Class 6 TN Board chapter 1.2 - Great Thinkers and New Faiths [Latest edition]

What is the name of the Buddhist scripture?

Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?

How many Tirthankaras were there in Jainism?

Where was the third Buddhist Council convened?

Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?

Statement: A common man could not understand upanishads.

Reason: Upanishads were highly philosophical.

Statement: The Jatakas are popular tales.

Reason: Frescoes on the ceilings and walls of Ajanta caves depict the Jataka Tales.

Find out the correct answer
Buddha Viharas are used for

1. Education
2. stay of Buddhist monks
3. Pilgrims’ stay
4. Prayer hall

Consider the following statements regarding the causes of the origin of Jainism and Buddhism.

I. Sacrificial ceremonies were expensive.
II. Supertitious beliefs and practices confused the common man.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

Which of the following about Jainism is correct?

Choose the odd one.

Find out the wrong pair.

All the following statements are true of Siddhartha Gautama except.

The doctrine of Mahavira is called ______. 

_____________ is a state of freedom from suffering and rebirth.

_____________ was the founder of Buddhism.

Thiruparthikundram, a village in Kanchipuram was once called_________.

_____________ were built over the remains of Buddha’s body.

Buddha believed in Karma.

Buddha had faith in caste system.

Gautama Swami compiled the teachings of Mahavira.

Viharas are temples.

Emperor Ashoka followed Buddhism.

Match the following

What are the Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism?

What are the two sects of Buddhism?

What does Jina mean?

Write any two common features of Buddhism and Jainism.

Write a note on Buddhist Sangha.

Name the Chinese traveler who visited Kancheepuram in seventh century AD(CE).

Name the female Jain monk mentioned in Silapathikaram.

Name the eight-fold path of Buddhism?

What are the five important rules of conduct in Jainism?

Narrate four noble truths of Buddha?

Write any three differences between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?

Jainism and Buddhism flourished in Sangam period. Give any two evidences for each.

Karma – a person’s action. Name any 10 good actions (deeds).

Read any one story from Jatakas and write a similar story on your own.

Make a tabular column in the following headings.

Place the following words in the appropriate column.

Words: Jina, Mahayana, Tirthankaras, Stupas Nirvana, Digambara, Tripitakas, Agama.

Make informative cards for the following religions. Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism.

Make a Venn diagram to indicate similarities and dis-similarities of Jainism and Buddhism.

Solve the puzzle.

• Left to right

1. One of the Tri Rathna: Right
2. Buddha’s teachings are referred as
3. A great center of education
4. The place where Buddha attained enlightment
5. Not to injure any living being

• Right to left

1. Mother of Siddhartha
2. The Quality of man’s life depends on his deed.

• Top to bottom

1. Lumbini is in
2. Buddhist prayer hall
3. A state of freedom from birth
4. Jain scripture compiled by Gautama Swami.

Create a story board for Jainism/Buddhism in a chart.

The Jain monks who wear white clothes are called.

What is the meaning of Buddha?

Who is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?

Who delivered Dharmachakra Pravartana?

How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?

Which religion’s teachings include four noble truth and eight-fold path?

Name the earliest Buddhist literature which deals with the stories of various births of Buddha?

Name any four places where Jain monasteries were located in Tamil Nadu.

Name one of the twin Indian's Epics.