Which of the following was a powerful kingdom in the 6th century BC that supported Jainism and Buddhism? A) Magadha B) Kosala C) Avanti D) Vaishali

A) Magadha

Fill in the blank: The caste system in Aryan society divided people into four main castes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and ______.

Shudras

True or False: Jainism and Buddhism accepted the caste system and the authority of Vedic texts.

False. Jainism and Buddhism rejected the caste system and Vedic authority.

What is the term for the Jain principle of non-violence, which Mahavira emphasized in his teachings?

Ahimsa

Riddle: I am a movement that arose to challenge rituals and the caste system; my founder attained enlightenment under a tree. What am I?

Buddhism

Which two sects did Jainism split into around 300 BC?

Shvetambaras and Digambaras

Fill in the blank: The teachings of Mahavira include the concept of ______, which refers to the liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

Moksha

True or False: The Mahayana sect of Buddhism emphasizes the human aspect of Buddha and denies his divinity.

False. Mahayana views Buddha as a divine incarnation.

What are the Four Noble Truths central to Buddhist teachings?

The world is full of suffering; suffering has a cause; desire causes suffering; ending desires ends suffering.

Riddle: I represent the middle path between luxury and austerity, guiding followers to avoid extremes. What am I?

Eight Fold Path

Which principle of Jainism emphasizes living a life of chastity and self-control?

Brahmacharya

True or False: Jain monks contributed significantly to the literature of the 6th to 4th century BC.

True

Which thinker founded Jainism and is known as the 24th tirthankara?

Mahavira

Riddle: I am a collection of teachings and rules for monks in Buddhism, divided into three sections. What am I?

Tripitakas

What did Gautam Buddha renounce during the 'Great Renunciation'?

His palace, wife, and child

Fill in the blank: The struggle against ______ was one of the reasons people were attracted to the teachings of Jainism and Buddhism.

Corruption in religion

What is the significance of the deer park at Sarnath in relation to Buddhism?

It is where Buddha delivered his first sermon.

Which of the following religions emerged as a reaction against the caste system and ritualism in 6th century BC India? A) Hinduism B) Jainism C) Sikhism D) Zoroastrianism

B) Jainism