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

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Two features of the Brahmanical faith of the 6th Century BC which the Buddha opposed were:

Buddha condemned all forms of sacrifices that were conducted by the Brahmans during the 6th Century BC.
Buddha discarded the complicated Sanskrit language of Vedic scriptures which was unintelligible to the ordinary people.

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Causes for Jainism and Buddhism Rise in the 6th Century B.C

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Chapter 3: Jainism and Buddhism - Short Answer Questions

Chapter 3 Jainism and Buddhism
Short Answer Questions | Q 59

How did Gautama come to be known as the Buddha?

Name the place where Buddha gave his first Sermon.

What is the importance of the Jatakas in Buddhism?

Mention the contribution of Buddhism to India Literature.

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.

What impact did Buddhism have on: Literature

What impact did Buddhism have on: Education

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