Great Thinkers And New Faiths

Samacheer Book Back Questions And Answers For History Standard 6 Term 2 “Great Thinkers And New Faiths”

I Choose the correct answer:
1. What is the name of the Buddhist scripture?
a) Angas
b) Tripitakas
c) Tirukkural
d) Naladiyar

2. Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
a) Rishabha
b) Parsava
c) Vardhamana
d) Buddha

3. How many Tirthankaras were there in Jainism?
a) 23
b) 24
c) 25
d) 26

4. Where was the third Buddhist Council convened?
a. Rajagriha
b. Vaishali
c. Pataliputra
d. Kashmir

5. Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
a) Lumbini
b) Saranath
c) Taxila
d) Bodh Gaya

II Match the Statement with the Reason. Tick the appropriate answer:
1. Statement: A common man could not understand upanishads.
Reason: Upanishads were highly philosophical.
a. Statement and its Reason are correct.
b. Statement is wrong.
c. Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong.
d. Both Statement and Reason are wrong.

2. Statement: The Jatakas are popular tales.
Reason: Frescoes on the ceilings and walls of Ajanta caves depict the Jataka Tales.
a. Statement and its Reason are correct.
b. Statement is wrong.
c. Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong.
d. Both statement and Reason are wrong.

3. Find out the correct answer:
Buddha Viharas are used for
1. Education
2. stay of Buddhist monks
3. Pilgrims’ stay
4. Prayer hall
a. 1 and 2 is correct
b. 1 and 3 are correct
c. 1, 2, 4 are correct
d. 1 and 4 are correct

4. 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?
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I & II
d. Neither I nor II

5. Which of the following about Jainism is correct?
a. Jainism denies God as the creator of universe.
b. Jainism accepts God as the creator of universe.
c. The basic philosophy of Jainism is idol worship.
d. Jains accept the belief in Last Judgement.

6. Circle the odd one:
Parsava, Mahavira, Buddha, Rishaba
Correct Answer: Others thirthankaras

7. Find out the wrong pair:
a. Ahimsa – not to injure
b. Satya – to speak truth
c. Asteya – not to steal
d. Brahmacharya – married status
Correct Answer: Unmarried

8. All the following statements are true of Siddhartha Gautama except:
a. He is the founder of Hinduism.
b. He was born in Nepal.
c. He attained Nirvana.
d. He was known as Sakyamuni.
Correct Answer: (Founder of budhism)

III Fill in the blanks:
1. The doctrine of Mahavira is called _____.
2. _____ is a state of freedom from suffering and rebirth.
3. _____ was the founder of Buddhism.
4. Thiruparthikundram, a village in Kanchipuram was once called_____.
5. _____ were built over the remains of Buddha’s body.

Answers:
1. Tri ratnas
2. Nirvanaa
3. Gauthama Buddha
4. Jains Kanchi
5. Stupas

IV True or False:
1. Buddha believed in Karma.
2. Buddha had faith in caste system.
3. Gautama Swami compiled the teachings of Mahavira.
4. Viharas are temples.
5. Emperor Ashoka followed Buddhism.

Answers:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False (Buddhist monasteries later become educational centers)
5. True

V Match the following:
1. Angas         A. Vardhamana
2. Mahavira    B. monks
3. Buddha      C. Buddhist shrine
4. Chaitya       D. Sakya muni
5. Bhikshus     E. Jain text

Answers:
1. E
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B

XII Answer Grid
1. The Jain monks who wear white clothes are called
2. What is the meaning of Buddha?
3. Who is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?
4. Who delivered Dharmachakra Pravartana?
5. How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?
6. Which religion’s teachings include four noble truth and eight-fold path?
7. Name the earliest Buddhist literature which deals with the stories of various births of Buddha?
8. Name any four places where Jain monasteries were located in Tamil Nadu.
9. Name one of the twin Indian’s Epics

Answers:
1. Svetambaras
2. The Enlightened one
3. Mahavira
4. Buddha
5. 4 noble truths
6. Buddhism
7. Jatakas
8. Puhar, Uraiyur, Madurai, Vanchi
9. Ramayana