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प्रश्न
This is an artwork showing a religious reformer who was born in Lumbini in the 6th century BCE.

Why did his teachings appeal to the people?
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उत्तर
Buddha preached in ‘Pali’, which was easily understood by the common people. His teaching appealed to the people because of simplicity and the principle of equality.
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Textbook Keywords: Ashtangika marga
In the 6th century, BCE two great religious reformers, ______ and ______ were born.
Match the column.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Moksha | a. Jain Religious Literature |
| 2. Svetambara | b. Mount Abu |
| 3. Dilwara Temple | c. Jain Sect |
| 4. Purvas and Angas | d. Buddhist religious literature |
| 5. Bodh Gaya | e. Sarnath |
| 6. Deer Park | f. Highest Goal of man's life |
| 7. Mahayana | g. Enlightenment |
| 8. Tripitakas and Jatakas | h. Three jewels of Jainism |
| 9. Triratna | i. Buddhist Sect. |
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This is an artwork showing a religious reformer who was born in Lumbini in the 6th century BCE.

Name another contemporary religious reformer and the religion he founded.
