Mahavira & Buddha Quiz - ICSE Class 6 History & Civics

Free practice quiz: Mahavira & Buddha (ICSE Class 6 History & Civics). 51 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following was a significant Jain vow adopted by Mahavira, emphasizing the avoidance of causing harm to any living being?

   1. Satya (Truthfulness)
   2. Brahmacharya (Celibacy)
   3. Aparigraha (Non-possession)
   4. Ahimsa (Non-violence)
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   Answer: D. Ahimsa (Non-violence)

   Mahavira elevated Ahimsa to a central and paramount vow in Jainism, stressing the absolute avoidance of harming any living creature, even in thought.

2. Mahavira was born into a royal family in the region of:

   1. Magadha
   2. Kosala
   3. Vajji (Vriji) Confederacy
   4. Gandhara
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   Answer: C. Vajji (Vriji) Confederacy

   Mahavira was born into a Kshatriya (warrior) clan in Kundagrama, near Vaishali, which was part of the Vajji confederacy.

3. What did Mahavira and Buddha have in common regarding their views on extreme asceticism?

   1. Both advocated for extreme self-mortification as the primary path to salvation.
   2. Both rejected extreme asceticism as a path to enlightenment.
   3. Mahavira practiced extreme asceticism, while Buddha followed the Middle Path.
   4. Both believed in the efficacy of fasting but not other forms of austerity.
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   Answer: C. Mahavira practiced extreme asceticism, while Buddha followed the Middle Path.

   Mahavira is known for his rigorous ascetic practices, while the Buddha advocated for the 'Middle Path,' avoiding both extreme indulgence and extreme asceticism.

4. Who was the mother of Mahavira?

   1. Maya Devi
   2. Trishala Devi
   3. Yasodhara
   4. Prajapati Gautami
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   Answer: B. Trishala Devi

   Mahavira's mother was Trishala Devi, the sister of King Chetaka of Vaishali.

5. Mahavira's journey to spiritual realization involved:

   1. Years of solitary meditation and asceticism
   2. Studying ancient texts under a guru
   3. Leading armies in battles
   4. Engaging in public debates for political power
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   Answer: A. Years of solitary meditation and asceticism

   After renouncing his worldly life, Mahavira spent many years in rigorous meditation, self-discipline, and austerity to achieve enlightenment.

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