CG SCERT Chhattisgarh State Board Class 6 Social Science (History) Chapter 6 Rise of New Religious Ideologies Exercises Questions and Answers.
1) Mahaveer Swami was born in _____ B.C.
Ans: – 540
2) Mahatma Buddha was born at ______.
Ans: – Lumbini
3) Mahatma Buddha delivered his first sermon at _____.
Ans: – Sarnath
4) Teachings of Mahatma Buddha are compiled in the ______.
Ans: – Kas
5) Right faith, right knowledge and right action are called _____ in Jainism.
Ans: – Triratra
(II) Answer the following question:
1) Write biography about Mahaveer swami?
Ans: – Swami Mahaveer was the 24th Tirthankara. He gave a new look to Jainism. He was born near Vaishali in 540 B.C. His father’s name was Siddhartha and mother’s name was Trishala. As a child he was called Vardhaman. At the age of thirty years he took sanyas. For the next twelve years, he meditated and led a life of severe austerity. Because of this he was called ‘Mahaveer’.
(2) Describe the teachings of Jainism?
Ans: – According to Jainism a person must try to attain Triratna in his life. One can attain Triratna by following Panchamahavrata, that is five rules. BY following these rules a person can attain both knowledge and salvation. The teachings of Jainism are compiled in the ‘Aagam’. His teachings influenced several people and it spread for and wide.
(3) Describe the life sketch of Mahatma Buddha?
Ans: – The founder of Buddhism was Mahatma Gautam Buddha. He was a contemporary of Mahaveer Swami. He was born in 563 B.C. at Lumbini near kapilvastu. His childhood name was Siddhartha. At the age of 29 years he left his home and finally attained enlightenment under a peepal tree which is called, Sambodhi.
(4) Write the teachings of Buddhism?
Ans: – Buddhism is based on four noble truths. They are –
(i) There is suffering in this world,
(ii) There is a caused for the suffering
(iii) The cause is desire and
(iv) Desire can be overcome by following the middle path. Buddha preached equality of all human beings. He rejected the caste system as well as all rituals. He did not accept the existence of God and the atma. Buddha told his disciples that he has not started a new religion. This religion has always been here. The teachings of Buddha are compiled in three texts called ‘Tripitikas’.
(III) Write short notes on:
(1) Triratna (Three jewels)
According to Jainism a person must try to attain triratna 9or three jewels0 in his life. One can attain Triratna by following Panchamahavrata, that is five rules. By following these rules a person can attain both knowledge and salvation. First of the Triratna is “samyak gyana” – that is right knowledge. Second is ‘Samyak – Philosophy – that is true knowledge. The third is ‘Samyak Charitra’ – that is do good deeds and leave the wrong ones.
(2) Four noble truths.
Buddhism is based on four noble truths. They are –
(i) There is suffering in this world,
(ii) There is cause for the suffering,
(iii) The cause is desire and
(iv) Desire can overcome by following the middle path. Buddha advised his disciples to follow the middle path – that is neither to give up all worldly possessions, not to live in luxury.
(3) Five Mahavratas.
According to Jainism a person msut try to attain Triratna – in his life. One can attain Triratna by following Oanchamahavrata, that is five rules. By following these rules a person can attain both knowledge and salvation. The rulers are –
(i) Satya – to always speak the truth
(ii) Ahimsa – Not to harm anyone with thought, word or deed
(iii) Asteya – Not to steal
(iv) Aparigraha – Not to collect wealth.
(4) Eight fold path
In Buddhism noble eight fold path is and early formulation of the path to enlightenment. The eight fold path are – right speech, right view, right conduct, right resolve, right effort, right Samadhi, right mindfulness and right livelihood. This is one of the principal teachings of Buddhism.
