New Questions and Ideas Class 6 Worksheet History Chapter 6

Q1. Fill in the blanks. 

(i) Sarnath, near Varanasi, is where the Buddha taught for the first time.

(ii) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

(iii) Upanishadic thinkers believed that the atman and brahman are ultimately one.

(iv) The Vinaya Pitaka is a Buddhist scripture.

(v) Vardhamana Mahavira was a Kshatriya prince of the Lichchhavis.

(vi) The Buddha belonged to a small gana known as the Sakya gana.

(vii) The Prakrit spoken in Magadha was known as Magadhi.

Q2. Who prepared grammar for Sanskrit?

Panini was the ancient scholar who prepared the grammar for Sanskrit. His work, known as the Ashtadhyayi, is a comprehensive description of the grammar and structure of the language.

• Panini lived around the 4th century BCE.
• His rules laid the foundation for Sanskrit grammar.
• The Ashtadhyayi consists of around 4,000 rules.

This work remains influential in the study of linguistics today.

Q3. Where does the word Jaina come from? 

 The word Jaina originates from the term Jina, which means conqueror.

Q4. Why Buddha left the comforts of his home?

 He left the comforts of his home in search of knowledge.

Q5. Where Buddha died? 

Gautama Buddha died in the city of Kusinara, which is known today as Kushinagar.

 Q6. What was Lord Buddha’s birth name?

His birth name was Siddhartha Gautama.

Q7. Name the famous thinker who developed the ideas of the Upanishads. 

Many of the ideas of the Upanishads were later developed by the famous thinker Shankaracharya.

Q8. The teaching of Buddhism and Jainism were propagated in which language? 

 The teachings of Buddhism and Jainism were primarily propagated in the Prakrit language.

Q9. Explain "Sangha". 

The word Sangha refers to a community that comes together and lives in harmony. In a broader context, it is often used to describe:

• Buddhist community: Specifically, it denotes the community of monks, nuns, and laypeople who follow the teachings of the Buddha.
• Supportive environment: Sangha members support each other in their spiritual practices and personal growth.
• Shared values: Members typically share common beliefs, practices, and goals, fostering a sense of belonging.

Overall, the concept of Sangha emphasises the importance of community in spiritual development.

Q10. Who were Jainas? 

Jainas were the followers of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism. This ancient Indian religion emphasizes principles such as:

• Non-violence (Ahimsa)
• Truthfulness (Satya)
• Non-stealing (Asteya)
• Celibacy (Brahmacharya)
• Non-possessiveness (Aparigraha)

Jainas follow strict ethical guidelines aimed at achieving spiritual purity and liberation.

Q11. Where is Karle cave? 

 The Karle Cave is located in Maharashtra, India.

Q12. Who was the founder of Buddhism? 

 Gautama Buddha was the founder of Buddhism.

Q13. Who accepted Satyakama as a student?

Satyakama was accepted as a student by a brahmin teacher named Gautama.

Q14. Where did Siddhartha attain enlightenment?

 Siddhartha attained enlightenment under a peepal tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar.

Q15. How did Mahavira attain enlightenment? 

For twelve years, Mahavira lived a challenging and solitary life. After this period of intense dedication and discipline, he achieved enlightenment.

Q16. Who could join the Sangha? 

 Brahmins, kshatriyas, merchants, labourers, barbers, courtesans, and slaves were all eligible to join the Sangha.

Q17. What are the four ashramas? 

The four ashramas are:

• Brahmacharya: The stage of student life, focusing on education and self-discipline.
• Grihastha: The householder phase, where one engages in family life and social responsibilities.
• Vanaprastha: The stage of retirement, encouraging a shift towards spiritual practices and withdrawal from worldly duties.
• Samnyasa: The renounced stage, dedicated to achieving liberation and spiritual enlightenment.

Q18. State True (T) or false (F). 

i) Gargi was the woman Upanishadic thinker who was famous for her learning. True

ii) Buddha taught people to be kind and to respect the lives of others, including animals. True

iii) Buddha believed that karma does not affect our life. False

iv) The individual soul is referred to as Brahman. False

v) The Buddha described cravings and desires as thirst or tanha. True

vi) Satyakama Jabala was named after his mother, the Brahmin woman Jabali. False