Q1. Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.
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Q2. Write whether true or false:
(a) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices.
Ans: False
The Buddha was against animal sacrifices. He believed in non-violence and compassion towards all living beings.
(b) Sarnath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the first time.
Ans: True
Sarnath is important because it is the place where the Buddha gave his first teachings after attaining enlightenment.
(c) The Buddha taught that karma has no effect on our lives.
Ans: False
The Buddha taught that karma, or the actions we take, have a significant effect on our lives, influencing our future experiences.
(d) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
Ans: True
The Buddha reached enlightenment at Bodh Gaya after meditating under a Bodhi tree and gaining deep spiritual un.
(e) Upanishadic thinkers believed that the atman and brahman were ultimately one.
Ans. True
Upanishadic thinkers believed that the atman (soul) and brahman (universal spirit) were ultimately one, meaning the individual soul is part of the universal spirit.
Q3. What were the questions that Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer?
Ans: Upanishadic thinkers wanted to know about life after death. Some wanted to know why sacrifices should be performed. They felt there had to be something permanent in the universe that lasted even after death. Their ideas are recorded in the Upanishads.
Q4. What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?
Ans: The main teachings of the Mahavira are:
Q5. Why do you think Anagha’s mother wanted her to know the story of the Buddha?
Ans: Buddha was the founder of Buddhism and he was the Wise One. His stories could be inspirational and motivational to students. So Anagha‘s mother wanted her to know his story.
Q6. Do you think it would have been easy for slaves to join the sangha? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: Yes, I believe it would have been easy for slaves to join the sangha because the Buddha supported and emphasized the equality of all people. Additionally, some slaves were skilled in their work and provided many valuable services to the members of the sangha.
Q7. Discuss the reasons why the Chinese pilgrims came to India.
Ans: The Chinese pilgrims came to India to visit places associated with the life and teachings of the Buddha as well as famous monasteries. They procured Buddhist religious books also. They carried some books back with them.
Q8. Make a list of at least five ideas and questions mentioned in this lesson. Choose three from the List and discuss why you think they are important even today.
Ans: Ideas and questions mentioned in the lesson and their relevance today:
Q9. Find out more about men and women who renounce the world today. Where do they live, what kinds of clothes do they wear, what do they eat? Why do they renounce the world?
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