Social Science STD 6 Chapter 5 : In Search of Peace: Buddha and Mahavir - Exercises

Social Science STD 6 Chapter 5 : In Search of Peace: Buddha and Mahavir - Exercises

1. Choose the correct alternative and write the correct answer:
  • 1. Where did Gautam Buddha first preach?
    Answer: (B) Sarnath
  • 2. Where did Gautam Buddha attain Nirvana?
    Answer: (C) Kushinara
  • 3. What was the name of Mahavir Swami's mother?
    Answer: (A) Trishladevi
  • 4. Where was Mahavir Swami born?
    Answer: (B) Kundgram
  • 5. In which language did Mahavir Swami preach the people?
    Answer: (B) Prakrit and Ardhmagdhi
2. Answer the following questions in short:
  • 1. What was the main preaching of Gautam Buddha?
    Gautam Buddha's main preaching revolved around the Four Noble Truths: the world is full of suffering; the cause of suffering is desire; suffering can be destroyed by renouncing desire; and the adoption of the 'octagonal path' eliminates desire.
  • 2. What was the main teaching of Mahavir Swami?
    Mahavir Swami's main teachings were based on the doctrine of 'Triratna' and five great vows: non-violence, truth, non-stealing (Astey), non-possessiveness (Aparigrah), and celibacy (Brahmcharya).
  • 3. What were the five Mahavrats of Jainism?
    The five Mahavrats (great vows) of Jainism are: non-violence (Ahimsa), truth (Satya), non-stealing (Astey), non-possessiveness (Aparigrah), and celibacy (Brahmcharya).
3. State whether the following statements are True or False:
  • 1. Both Buddhism and Jainism urged people to take the path of peace and non-violence.
    Answer: True
  • 2. Buddha gave his first sermon in Bodhigaya.
    Answer: False
  • 3. Buddha had attained enlightenment in Sarnath.
    Answer: False
4. Give the correct answer:
  • 1. What were the similarities in the preachings of Gautam Buddha and Mahavir Swami?
    Gautam Buddha's Preachings Mahavir Swami's Preachings

    1. The world is full of sorrows.

    2. Advocated for non-violence.

    3. Opposed animal sacrifices, rituals, and the discrimination of high and low social status.

    4. Gave importance to women, stating that they could achieve Nirvana.

    1. The world is full of sorrows.

    2. Advocated for non-violence.

    3. Opposed animal sacrifices, rituals, and the discrimination of high and low social status.

    4. Gave importance to women, stating that they could achieve Nirvana.
  • 2. Which evils were seen in Gautam Buddha's time?
    During Gautam Buddha's time, society was plagued by social evils such as the varna system (caste discrimination), religious rituals, and the sacrifice of animals. There was also inequality and immorality in society.