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Question
Two famous followers of Jainism were ______ and ______.
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Solution
Two famous followers of Jainism were Bimbisara and Ajatashatru.
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Jainism was founded by ______.
Fill in the blank:
The Jains believe Mahavira was the _____________________.
Match Column A with Column B
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | 540 BC - 468 BC | (a) | Worship of Bodhisattvas |
| 2 | Pavapuri | (b) | First Sermon given by Buddha |
| 3 | Tri-Ratnas | (c) | The Enlightened One |
| 4 | Digambaras | (d) | Aim of Buddha |
| 5 | Svetambaras | (e) | Mahavira |
| 6 | Buddha | (f) | Collection of Buddha's teachings |
| 7 | Nirvana | (g) | Right Faith, Righ Knowledge, Right Action |
| 8 | Deer Park at Sarnath | (h) | The sky-clad sect of Jainism |
| 9 | Tri-Pitakas | (i) | The White-clad sect of the Jains |
| 10 | Mahayana | (j) | Place where Mahavira Died |
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Jainism’s strict insistence on non-violence and penance made it popular in India.
Name the two Jain sects. What was the difference between the two?
State whether the following is true or false.
Mahavira believed in the existence of a supreme God.
Name the twenty-fourth and the last Tirthankara of the Jains.
Mention any one difference between the Digambaras and the Svetambaras.
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Karma and Rebirth.
When did Mahavira gain spiritual knowledge?
