Worksheet- 7.1 Answers
Q1. Choose the correct option.
a. ii
b. ii
c. i
d. ii
Q2. Give reasons for the following:
a. Kshatriyas do not follow Jainism. This is because Jains believe in non-violence and
kshatriyas cannot follow this.
b. Jains do not eat carrots or potatoes. Pulling up a carrot or potato is considered as
resorting to violence to a living being.
Q3. What are the three jewels of Jainism?
The three jewels are
• Right faith
• Right conduct
• Right knowledge
Q4. What are the four noble truths taught by Buddha?
The Four noble truths are
• Suffering exists
• Suffering arises from attachment to desires
• Suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases.
• Freedom from suffering is possible by following the eight-fold path.
Q5. Quiz time:
a. Important Jain shrines : Dilwara Temples
b. The mantra aum shanti, shanti, shanti, is found in these texts: Upanishads
c. Mahavira belonged to this clan: Jnatrika
d. The Buddha belonged to this clan: Sakya
e. The Sanchi stupa was built by : Emperor Ashoka
Worksheet- 7.2 Answers
Q1. Fill in the blanks:
a. Svetambaras
b. Kushinara
c. Dhammapadas
d. Jataka
e. Sanchi
Q2. Give three reasons for the decline of Jainism.
Jainism declined due to a combination of reasons. One reason was the growing complexity of
the Jain religious order called Sangha. Secondly, there was also discord on the interpretation
of the doctrines preached by the Tirthankaras. All this led to loss of patronage by both the
ruling class and the masses. Jainism also faced competition from Buddhism.
Q3. Give three reasons why Buddhism became popular.
Buddhism became popular due to a number of reasons. Firstly, people were discontented with
the condition of religion , rituals and ceremonies. Secondly, The Buddha taught in Prakrit,a
language understood by the common people as opposed to Sanskrit. Also, The Buddha did not
discriminate against people on the basis of caste.
Q4. Give two similarities and two differences between Buddhism and Jainism.
Similarities:
• Both Buddhism and Jainism were against the caste system.
• Both believed in non-violence.
Differences
• Buddhism spread to other countries like China.
Jainism did not spread outside India.
• Jainism was very strict compared to Buddhism and farmers and soldiers could not
convert to Jainism.