Class 6th Social Science History Chapter 7 New Questions and Ideas
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
(i) Buddhism was found by ………….
(a) Mahavira (b) Zoroaster
(c) Ramkrishna Paramhansa (d) none of these.
(ii) Jainism was founded by ……….
(a) Mahavira (b) Buddha
(c) Zoroaster (d) Tao.
(iii) The Vinaya Pitaka is a sacred text of…………..
(a) the Buddhists (b) the Jainas
(c) the Hindus (d) the Sikhs.
(iv) Buddha used ………. to communicate with people.
(a) Prakrit (b) Sanskrit
(c) Urdu (d) Hindi.
(v)The universal soul has been referred to as
(a) ‘atman’ (b)‘brahman’
(c) ‘Karma’ (d) ‘tanha’.
(vi) A woman Upanishadic thinker was
(a) Jabali (b) Satyakama Jabala
(c) Urmila (d) Gargi.
(vii) Mahavira was the prince of the
(a) Lichchhavis (b) Lumbini
(c) Kusinara (d) Magadha.
Ans: (i)—(d), (ii)—(a), (iii)—(a), (iv)—(a), (v)—(b), (vi)—(d), (vii)—(a).
Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
(i) Buddhism was found by ………….
(a) Mahavira (b) Zoroaster
(c) Ramkrishna Paramhansa (d) none of these.
(ii) Jainism was founded by ……….
(a) Mahavira (b) Buddha
(c) Zoroaster (d) Tao.
(iii) The Vinaya Pitaka is a sacred text of…………..
(a) the Buddhists (b) the Jainas
(c) the Hindus (d) the Sikhs.
(iv) Buddha used ………. to communicate with people.
(a) Prakrit (b) Sanskrit
(c) Urdu (d) Hindi.
(v)The universal soul has been referred to as
(a) ‘atman’ (b)‘brahman’
(c) ‘Karma’ (d) ‘tanha’.
(vi) A woman Upanishadic thinker was
(a) Jabali (b) Satyakama Jabala
(c) Urmila (d) Gargi.
(vii) Mahavira was the prince of the
(a) Lichchhavis (b) Lumbini
(c) Kusinara (d) Magadha.
Ans: (i)—(d), (ii)—(a), (iii)—(a), (iv)—(a), (v)—(b), (vi)—(d), (vii)—(a).
II.FILL IN THE BLANKS
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence.
(i) The Buddha belonged to a small ‘gana’ called …………….
(ii) The Buddha got enlightenment at …………..
(iii) The Buddha used the word ……… for desire of worldly things.
(iv) Satyakama Jabala was the son of a ………… woman called Jabali.
(v) The Prakrit spoken in Magadha was known as ……………
(vi)Jainism was initially supported by only the …………..
(vii).The teachings of Mahavira were written down for the first time about years ago.
(viii) The earliest ‘Viharas’ were made of………… and of……..
Ans: (i) Sakya (ii) Bodh Gaya
(iii) ‘tanha’ (iv) slave
(v) Magadhi (vi) traders
(vii) 1500 (viii) wood, brick.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence.
(i) The Buddha belonged to a small ‘gana’ called …………….
(ii) The Buddha got enlightenment at …………..
(iii) The Buddha used the word ……… for desire of worldly things.
(iv) Satyakama Jabala was the son of a ………… woman called Jabali.
(v) The Prakrit spoken in Magadha was known as ……………
(vi)Jainism was initially supported by only the …………..
(vii).The teachings of Mahavira were written down for the first time about years ago.
(viii) The earliest ‘Viharas’ were made of………… and of……..
Ans: (i) Sakya (ii) Bodh Gaya
(iii) ‘tanha’ (iv) slave
(v) Magadhi (vi) traders
(vii) 1500 (viii) wood, brick.
III. TRUE/FALSE
State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
(i) The original name of the Buddha was Siddhartha.
(ii)The Buddha passed away at Kusinara.
(iii)The Buddha believed ‘tanha’ could be removed by following moderation in everything.
(iv)The Upanishads are part of the Rigveda.
(v) Mahavira was a prince in the Sakya ‘gana’.
(vi) The Jaina were supposed to lead luxurious lives.
(vii) Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year and taught people.
Ans: (i)—T, (ii)—T, (iii)—T, (iv)—F, (v)—F, (vi)—F, (vii)—T.
State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
(i) The original name of the Buddha was Siddhartha.
(ii)The Buddha passed away at Kusinara.
(iii)The Buddha believed ‘tanha’ could be removed by following moderation in everything.
(iv)The Upanishads are part of the Rigveda.
(v) Mahavira was a prince in the Sakya ‘gana’.
(vi) The Jaina were supposed to lead luxurious lives.
(vii) Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year and taught people.
Ans: (i)—T, (ii)—T, (iii)—T, (iv)—F, (v)—F, (vi)—F, (vii)—T.
IV. MATCHING SKILL
Match the items in column A correctly with those given in column B.
Match the items in column A correctly with those given in column B.
V.VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. What was the atm of the thinkers in the society? [V. Imp.]
Ans: The thinkers wanted to understand the ongoing changes in the society and to tiy to find out the true meaning of life.
1. What was the atm of the thinkers in the society? [V. Imp.]
Ans: The thinkers wanted to understand the ongoing changes in the society and to tiy to find out the true meaning of life.
2. What did the Buddha do after his enlightenment?
Ans: The Buddha went to Samath and taught for the first time. He spent the rest of his life travelling and teaching people.
Ans: The Buddha went to Samath and taught for the first time. He spent the rest of his life travelling and teaching people.
3. What was the ‘Karma’ according to the Buddha? [V. Imp.]
Ans: ‘Karma’ refers to our actions—good or bad.
Ans: ‘Karma’ refers to our actions—good or bad.
4. How did the Buddha connect to everyone in the society?
Ans: The Buddha used Prakrit so that everyone could understand his teachings.
Ans: The Buddha used Prakrit so that everyone could understand his teachings.
5. What sort of people became Upanishadic thinkers?
Ans: The Upanishadic thinkers consisted of men, especially ‘brahmins’ and ‘rajas’. There were exceptions, however.
Ans: The Upanishadic thinkers consisted of men, especially ‘brahmins’ and ‘rajas’. There were exceptions, however.
6. What did Mahavira do to attain enlightenment? [Imp.]
Ans: Mahavira left home at the age of thirty. Then he spent twelve years in forest and led a hard and lonely life. Then he got enlightenment.
Ans: Mahavira left home at the age of thirty. Then he spent twelve years in forest and led a hard and lonely life. Then he got enlightenment.
7. State two basic rules of Jainism
Ans: (a) The Jains had to beg for food.
(b) They were to be absolutely honest.
Ans: (a) The Jains had to beg for food.
(b) They were to be absolutely honest.
8. Name the book which gives the rules of the Buddhist ‘Sangha’.
Ans: The Vinaya Pitaka gives the rules made for the Buddhist ‘Sangha’.
Ans: The Vinaya Pitaka gives the rules made for the Buddhist ‘Sangha’.
9. Who all joined the ‘Sangha’?
Ans: Those who joined the ‘sangha’ included ‘Brahmins’, Kshatriyas’, merchants, labourers, slaves, etc.
Ans: Those who joined the ‘sangha’ included ‘Brahmins’, Kshatriyas’, merchants, labourers, slaves, etc.
10. How did monks take shelter in the rainy season?
Ans: The monks got temporary shelters built during rainy season, or they lived in caves.
Ans: The monks got temporary shelters built during rainy season, or they lived in caves.
VI. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Write a short note on the Buddha’s teachings. [V. Imp.]
Ans: The Buddha said that life is full of suffering and unhappiness. He said that its cause lies in our unfulfilled desires and dissatisfaction (‘tanhaj. He suggested moderation in everything as a solution. He told people to be kind and to respect each and every life. Our actions (‘Karma’) affect us in this life and the further ones. The Buddha encouraged people to think for themselves rather than simply accept his teachings.
1. Write a short note on the Buddha’s teachings. [V. Imp.]
Ans: The Buddha said that life is full of suffering and unhappiness. He said that its cause lies in our unfulfilled desires and dissatisfaction (‘tanhaj. He suggested moderation in everything as a solution. He told people to be kind and to respect each and every life. Our actions (‘Karma’) affect us in this life and the further ones. The Buddha encouraged people to think for themselves rather than simply accept his teachings.
2. Write a short note on Mahavira’s teachings.
Ans: Mahavira said that those who wish to know the truth must leave their homes. People must follow ‘ahimsa’. The Jaines had to leave very simple lives and be very honest throughout. The men had to give up clothes.
Ans: Mahavira said that those who wish to know the truth must leave their homes. People must follow ‘ahimsa’. The Jaines had to leave very simple lives and be very honest throughout. The men had to give up clothes.
3. Describe how Jainism spread in other parts of India.
Ans: Jainism was initially supported mainly by traders. Farmers found it difficult to follow the rules since they required to kill the insects affecting crops. Over centuries, Jainism spread to different parts of north India, and to Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Ans: Jainism was initially supported mainly by traders. Farmers found it difficult to follow the rules since they required to kill the insects affecting crops. Over centuries, Jainism spread to different parts of north India, and to Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
4. What does the Vinaya Pitaka teU. about ‘sangha’? [V. Imp.)
Ans: From the Vinaya Pitaka, we know that there were separate branches for men and women in the Buddhist ‘sangha’. Children were supposed to take permission of their parents and slaves had to ask for permission from their masters to join it. Women had to ask their husbands. Those who lived in the ‘sangha’ had to lead very simple lives—meditating, travelling and begging. They taught others and helped each other.
Ans: From the Vinaya Pitaka, we know that there were separate branches for men and women in the Buddhist ‘sangha’. Children were supposed to take permission of their parents and slaves had to ask for permission from their masters to join it. Women had to ask their husbands. Those who lived in the ‘sangha’ had to lead very simple lives—meditating, travelling and begging. They taught others and helped each other.
VI.LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Describe Buddha’s life in brief. [V. Imp.]
Ans: The Buddha (original name—Siddhartha Gautama) belonged to a small ‘gana’ and was a kshatriya. At an early age, he left the comforts of home and went in search of knowledge. He wandered for several years, and met and discussed with other contemporary thinkers. He meditated for several days under a ‘peepaT tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Here, after meditation, he attained enlightenment. This gave him the name ‘the Buddha’ (the Wise One). He went to Samath and taught people.He travelled and preached for the rest of his life. He spoke of ‘tanha’, ‘Karma’, etc. He died at Kusinara.
1. Describe Buddha’s life in brief. [V. Imp.]
Ans: The Buddha (original name—Siddhartha Gautama) belonged to a small ‘gana’ and was a kshatriya. At an early age, he left the comforts of home and went in search of knowledge. He wandered for several years, and met and discussed with other contemporary thinkers. He meditated for several days under a ‘peepaT tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Here, after meditation, he attained enlightenment. This gave him the name ‘the Buddha’ (the Wise One). He went to Samath and taught people.He travelled and preached for the rest of his life. He spoke of ‘tanha’, ‘Karma’, etc. He died at Kusinara.
