buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What was the purpose of the Chaityas during the early phase of Buddhism?

a) They were used for religious assemblies and prayers

b) They were used for holding social functions

c) They served the purpose of temples

d) They were meditation halls

Question : 2

Who is believed by the Jainas to be the first Tirthankar?

a) Neminath

b) Parshvanath

c) Rishabhadeva

d) Mahavira

Question : 3

Which of the following Buddhist Philosopher is said to have visited Nepal in the fourth century A.D. in order to propagate his own doctrine?

a) Acharya Shatarakshita

b) Acharya Vasubandhu

c) Acharya Atisha

d) Acarya Kamalashila

Question : 4

The great famine of Magadha compelled many Jainas to go to the southern part of India to protect themselves under the leadership of

a) Parshava

b) Bhadrabahu

c) Sthalbahu

d) Both (a) and (b)

Question : 5

Which of the following are characteristic ascribed to Buddhism? Choose the correct answer given below:

1. Theory of Prakrit and Purusha
2. Rejection of the authority of the Vedas
3. Emphasis on the role of the individual
4. Beliefs in the categories of Jiva and Ajiva

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) 3 and 4

d) 1 and 2

Question : 6

Where did Buddha reside during the last rainy season of his life?

a) Kushinagar

b) Shravasti

c) Vaishali

d) Sarnath